Trumpet Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Music

At a young age I developed a love for music when singing in the church and family choir. In high school I played the trumpet in the marching band and was a member of the choir. Later, I continued my music education at Prairie AM University. At Prairie View I was a member of the marching storm and the concert choral. In 2010 I graduated with a Bachelors in Music Education. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Ukulele, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba

The biggest joy in teaching and working with students is seeing them develop a passion and love for music. My teaching experience is very hands on and I love to model everything that I teach. It's important for my students to progress at his or her own pace and I encourage this by setting goals for my students at each lesson. Positive reinforcement goes such a long way and I love letting my students know when they are making progress or accomplish something. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Double Bass, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Djembe

I am more relaxed and fun-loving, but I encourage quality musicianship. You enjoy something more when you have put in more work. More effort = more reward. Music really gives opportunities for each step of success to be met with ways to enjoy that conquered step, also. It's not so arduous as becoming an astronaut, etc., where you may have 10 or twenty steps in between enjoying their success. And with technology these days, there are way more ways to have fun with music! 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: 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