Trombone Lessons South

Instruments: Piano, Trombone, Euphonium, Keyboard

My ultimate goal as teacher is to help my students develop artistic excellence. In order to achieve this, technical proficiency must be obtained on the instrument. To obtain this, our lessons will focus on proper breathing, holding the instrument, basic mouthpiece buzzing, and slide technique. The study of pitch and rhythm is also necessary in the development of artistry. Students will learn how to use a metronome and tuner to refine these areas while practicing. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba

I am a passionate and motivated teacher of of trumpet and jazz improvisation. I have contributed articles on jazz studies and trumpet fundamentals for the International Trumpet Guild Journal. I have performed all over the world in a variety of musical settings from salsa to jazz to classical. I have performed artists such as Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca, Chris Calloway and Cab Calloway's Legacy of Swing, jazz saxophonist Teddy Edwards, the Los Angeles Opera, and the Los Angeles Southeast Symphony. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Bass Guitar, French Horn, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I believe each of us learn differently; for some students I find that they are very hands on and prefer that I show them how to do something and then allow them to perfect it others I find that they need a little more guidance and need me to go at a slower pace but regardless of the student's learning language I take my time to understand where they are and outline a plan to help them exceed to the next level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Music, Keyboard

My teaching is style is unique to say the least. I am about grabbing the student from where they are and preparing them to be successful and ready for the next level. With me failure is not an option. We will set realistic goals and tackle them as we work to our ultimate goal. As the student progresses they will be acknowledged and we will keep striving for excellence. What is excellence you may ask, excellence is defined as the product of hardwork and extra effort that makes the difference between an acceptable job and an exceptional job. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn

I tend to think I have a very personal style of teaching. No two students are the same, therefore I do not teach any two students the exact same way. I use a variety of books, methods, and exercises to help players overcome their individual weaknesses and improve as players. Some students may want to learn at a very relaxed place and play trumpet as a hobby, whereas others may want to be pushed harder to try to achieve a very high level of performance. Read More