Trumpet Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone

I have been a professional musician for over 20 years playing with various groups including the U.S. Marine Band in Hawaii, and various cruise ships for Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Princess Cruises. I have also performed with recording artists such as Ben Vereen, Charro, Regis Philbin and the group Kansas, to name a few. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and have been teaching music students for about 20 years. 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, Trombone, Drums, Euphonium, Tuba

Kodaly and Suzuki methods Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone

Sound is the most important aspect of trumpet playing, and the good thing is you can practice pretty much anything and still focus on your sound. For beginners I usually supplement their beginner band book with some simple drills from Schlossberg's Daily Drills or some I wrote myself. The Clarke's Technical Studies and Arban's Complete Conservatory Method are great books as well that I use with most of my intermediate/advanced students. 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