Trombone Lessons South

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Ukulele, Euphonium, Tuba

During lessons I try to keep a fun but focused atmosphere while having the students play as much as possible.  I also believe modeling on the instrument being taught for the student can be a way for students to understand the goals they are trying to achieve.  With online-format lessons it is important to be clear, animated, and engaging to make the best of the time. I also believe having "upgraded" technology is a benefit to this format, which I have began to incorporate in my teaching as well. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, French Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe

I am a graduate of the University of South Carolina with both a bachelor and masters degree in music education. I'm from Indiana and went to a high school that we completed nationally in marching band and were National Champions in 2012. From this moment I discovered how important it is to instill the principle and power of gratitude in children and adults who need the uplifting stimulation of music in their lives. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba

Teaching and learning is a two way street where the teacher learns and the learner can teach, we accomplish more working together. Each student learns and progrresses at a different rate. My teaching is catered to the student's needs and wants within my own style of encouragement and positive affirmation. We will move at the pace that is correct for each person and through goal setting and recognition of improvement create a fun skill. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Flute, Clarinet, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Keyboard

For all ages I like to begin with a skills test. Where they show me where they currently stand with their instrument. From there I refer to books by Trevor Wye to give students a strong fundamental basis in tone, technique, articulation, intonation/vibrato, and breathing/scales. From there the lessons would be tailored to where the student wants to go with their learning. Composition books would be kept to write down what students need to practice and to record their progress. Read More

Instruments: Trombone, Euphonium, Music

Everything is set in accordance with the student's needs, aspirations and interests. I will help to create realistic goals and schedules, but at the end the student is the boss. Nothing is imposed, nothing is reached if the student did not ask for it. That way I make sure that progress is organic and the student will have a better understanding of why things are done in certain ways when they keep getting better. Read More