Trombone Lessons South

Instruments: Trombone, Drums, Euphonium, Tuba, Keyboard

For beginners I would have many different types of books that we can look on. But if you are currently in a class at your school then we would use whatever book your teacher is using. When it comes to piano and drums I would give you something to play and see if where we would be in terms of what things you already know how to do and where I should start teaching. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone

I'm a dedicated and passionate artist ready to share my experiences and knowledge to upcoming and aspiring young musicians. I studied at the University of Memphis for two years before I decided to advance my performance career, and I have had the great pleasure of touring the U.S., sharing the stage with many other peers such as Percy Wiggins, Sir Earl Toon and Al Paris from Kool and the Gang, the Hodges brothers, Ben Cauley, and many more. Read More

Instruments: Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Music

I believe in a strong grasp of the fundamentals. For low brass, I work out of the Arban book, Bowman/Alessi edition, Remington, and Edwards Lip Slurs for fundamentals. I also like the Breathing Gym. For technical studies, Kopprasch for euphonium, Blazhevich for trombone, and Tyrell for Tuba. For lyrical studies, Rochut for euphonium and trombone, Bordogni for tuba. For solo studies Characteristic Studies in the Arban and selected standard repertoire pieces. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Music

. As an educator, I follow the John Hattie Model in which each lesson has a learning intention followed by success criteria. The success criteria help me gauge whether or not students have mastered the material or should I reteach. Also, I use concepts and song examples in which students are familiar. Bringing together these concepts makes learning music easier because students make a connection to something they love in other avenues. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Mallet Percussion

In 2000, I left medical school to pursue music and have never regretted the decision!  I went on to receive my bachelor's in 2004 and master's in 2012, both in instrumental music education.  I recently relocated to South Tampa after being a full time 4th-8th band director for 10 years in Chicago.  I also taught kindergarten music and K-3rd group piano.  I have been teaching private lessons on all instruments for 13 years, with an average of 10 students per week in my studio. Read More