Trumpet Lessons South

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Oboe, Keyboard, Djembe

Although I knew I wanted to be a music major since middle school, I knew by my junior year of high school that I wanted to be a music teacher. And I have not wavered in that decision since! My more formal teaching experience dates back to 2012, when I had more availability during graduate school to start my own music studio, which I still run today with students from my church. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Euphonium, Keyboard

I am a passionate, self-motivated, energetic music instructor who loves work with students and sharing my love of music. In 2016, I graduated from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Industry and minored in Music Education. Within those studies, my primary instrument of focus was the trombone, however, along the way, I picked up and worked on different types of instruments, such as the flute, all of the low brass, piano, and my vocal ability. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

Beginning trumpet students will use the Sound Innovations band method. I always supplement with my own recommended exercises and routines and also get solos for performances. As the student progresses, I will use other great trumpet methods such as Clarke and Arban's. We will always work on a solo as well. I will often assign a song for listening at home. Listening to great trumpet playing and music in general will help the student achieve a great sound himself and develop his / her musicality. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Music, Acoustic Guitar

Trombone became my minor instrument and expand my playing to orchestras and Jazz ensembles. I college I tried out for my first show as a performer on stage and have been doing ever since and continue to this day. I love the spotlights. I love sharing my enjoyment with students both as a teacher in the public schools and privately in a lesson environment. I enjoy writing music and have many songs in my portfolio over the years. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet

I understand how hard it is to learn a new instrument. Music is just like a language - because it is one! My approach to learning music is, like learning a new language, immersion in the basics and linking concepts from playing to listening. Depending on what the student wants to learn, I am willing to take great lengths in making sure the student is enjoying the experience as well as learning the importance of music. Read More