Trumpet Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Bassoon, English Horn

MY TEACHING EXPERIENCE IS LENGTHY AND VARIED. I HAVE TAUGHT IN SMALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, BUT HAVE ALSO TAUGHT IN BIG 6A SCHOOLS IN OKLAHOMA CITY, FORT WORTH, AND DALLAS. I HAVE TAUGHT EVERY KIND OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, BUT I REALLY HAVE A SEVERE LIKE FOR BAND INSTRUMENTS. I HAVE TAUGHT EVERY LEVEL OF EVERY BAND INSTRUMENT. WHETHER IT BE BRASS, WOODWIND, OR PERCUSSION, I HAVE TAUGHT IT. I HAVE TAKEN BANDS TO SAN ANTONIO, HOUSTON, BRANSON, DISNEYWORLD , AND NEW YORK. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Bass Guitar

There is nothing more rewarding and paramount in my teaching style than being on the sidelines as one of my students develops a passion for music! Do to this it is my goal that each student sets goals for themselves with my guidance that allow them to progress at his or her own pace. My job as their mentor is to fuel a young musicians desire to grow as a musician. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Euphonium, Music, Keyboard

The ultimate goal that I have for my students is to see that they have the same passion for music that I found when I was at my beginning. Nothing is more satisfying than seeing a student revel in their own personal relationship with music, but to share their love of music, this is paramount. Music is a learned skill, and nothing in life worth doing comes automatic. Pacing and acknowledgements of good work tend to encourage students to continue their hard work. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba

I currently teach part-time lessons out of my home studio in Copperas Cove, Texas. I focus on bringing out students talents and highlighting areas where they can improve, while bringing out their interest in growing as a musician. Though lessons are a key point in improving upon a students skills, consistent practice schedules at home are also an important step to growth in skill level. I will always recommend pushing students to enter competitions or perform in recitals, if they are available to them, but will never force a student into taking part in something out of reach or something uncomfortable. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

With consistent practice on both fundamentals and repertoire, I believe that anybody can learn how to play an instrument. Learning an instrument is like building your dream house. You start start by building a strong foundation through fundamentals and then by working over a period of time, your dream house will start to become a reality. My goal as a teacher is to help each of my students understand what they need to do to practice on their own in order to see improvement over time. Read More