Trumpet Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn

I started instructing and leading my peers at high school in 2008, then at college in 2011 as section leader in the Grambling State University Tiger Marching Band. Before graduating I did my student teaching in Grambling, La at the laboratory school. This school had students from K - 12 and I had the opportunity to work with all grades. In 2013, I started teaching professionally in Alexandria, La. This is where I learned how to start students on an instrument. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba

I start every student off the with basics, no matter what age. Fundamentals are a crucial skill that have to be correct if you plan to play great. We will work simple scales, articulations, and etudes to make sure the student is understanding the correct way to play which will lead to learning harder concepts easier and quicker. I have a plethora of simple etude books that I have and still continue to practice to this day to hone my skills. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

My teaching style is strongly centered around the idea that music is more than an activity, it is a way to communicate life skills from a teacher to a student. The ideas of practicing and performing teach students what it means to be organized, skilled, and hard working. I think that it is important for students to set their own goals, achieve them, and be praised for their success. I also teach the importance of color within music, and how students can learn to create colors from their instrument to create beautiful music. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

For players just starting out, I always start with the Hal Leonard Essential Elements book. It is a good place to learn the notes, as well as how to read music on necessary. As a trumpet player, I am a firm believer in the Arban Complete Comservatory Method, and Clarke Technical Studies. These are the backbone of my fundamentals. I add these two books in as soon as I believe the student is ready. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I typically use their assigned studied book by their school. If there is not an assigned study book,I like to use the Standards of Excellence series of books. I teach very strong basic fundamentals. All methods/instruction will be applied to the students music. Read More