Trumpet Lessons West

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, French Horn, Piccolo

My experiences in and out of the classroom continuously pushes me to evolve my philosophy and teaching style. Music is not just about singing or playing the right notes and lyrics. It is about making connections from most personal experiences through the most universal language. This is the kind of experience I hope to share with my students through music in a safe, challenging, and creative environment. It doesn’t matter whether students are seasoned musicians or first-time singers. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Accordion, Ukulele, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My methods are the ones that works more for the student. For some reason some methods work better with certain people. One method can be tedious for a student and easy and fun for another. Hal Leonard's can be a good tool. I can use to many different books. Also I can write down specific exercises special for the student. Some times a student can learn faster without a book. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Organ, Recorder, Euphonium, Mallet Percussion, Music, Keyboard

I have been a K-12 teacher at Lake County School District #7 in Oregon. I graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and a Master's Degree in Music Education at The University of Akron. I studied Clarinet as my main instrument, then piano, saxophone, trumpet, trombone and more. I have had the opportunity these last 4 years of teaching K-6 general music and 7-12 grade band, choir, as well as pep band. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I'm a passionate trumpet instructor who, more than anything, enjoys teaching others and spreading the greatness of music. In 2021, I graduated from Clovis West High School with the desire to become a music teacher and more specifically to teach trumpet lessons. I am currently attending Clovis Community College and plan on transferring to Fresno State to pursue a degree in music education. Also at this time, I have the pleasure to perform in the Fresno Community Band and be a part of the musical fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet

For beginning students I like to focus on getting a great sound going. So I focus a lot on breath and relaxation. I work from Arbans, Clarke,Schlossberg and more, always creating lessons and plans to the students level of development. As the student grow so does the material I will present to them. Read More