Trumpet Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Drums, French Horn

I'm a great muscian that loves to have fun while I'm teaching. I can teach the fundamentals as well as developing the skills of listening. I can elaborate later. I can also help with songs you want to learn that might me a challenge for you. I know gospel, contemporary, RB, jazz, and hiphop. I can help you also develop your own type of style. I will work with you. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Bass Guitar

I put an emphasis on proper buzzing techniques for new trumpet students as well as the right warm-up exercises. On any instrument I teach, I will stress the importance of knowing all your scales. This is very important for any instrument you may want to learn. For students who already know all major scales, I would move on to minor scales. I suggest to new band students to use Standard of Excellence by Bruce Pearson. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba

For beginning younger students I begin by working a very short time with parents to assure them their children are in a positive learning environment. Parents of small children are encouraged to attend each lesson with their child. The core principles of musicality, breathing, and perspective are taught. The next step is sound and movement. When these skills are mastered I help students get comfortable with their instruments and then begin playing. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, French Horn

I'm a freelance trumpeter and teacher who loves music and people. I have degrees in Music Education and Brass Performance. I love multiple genres of music and perform professionally formerly in the Seattle area but now in Tulsa, OK. In addition to classical music and jazz, I also like performing with chamber groups, new music groups, rock groups, and fusion groups. Many of my favorite experiences have come from playing and sharing music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

After that I received a bachelors degree in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas and then a masters degree in trumpet performance from the University of Texas at Arlington. I keep a busy schedule as a freelance musician and perform regularly with the Dallas Jazz Orchestra. I also do the occasional the tour with different groups. One of the highlights of my career so far has been headlining with The Polyphonic Spree at the Marvin Festival in Mexico City in 2016! Read More