Trumpet Lessons West

Instruments: Trumpet, Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Acoustic Guitar

In 2015, I graduated from Hartnell College with an Associate of Arts degree in Music Performance. Performing all over the Central Coast of California has been one of the greatest experiences of my life as a musician. I've had the opportunity to play both at the Henry Mello Center for Performing Arts in Watsonville, CA, and also at Sherwood Hall in Salinas, CA. I also toured Northern California with a Christian Rock Band in my young adult musical career. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

As a 9th grader, I participated in The Bronx Borough Wide Band and played clarinet on the stage of Carnegie Hall. Later, in college, I sang in a classical chorus on the stage of Kleinhan's in Buffalo, NY with The Buffalo Philharmonic. I studiedbassoon withFrank Ruggieri of The New York Philharmonic as well. In rock, I sang with many bands and some famous artists. Also, played piano in restaurants, etc.One of my bands later performed at The Capital Theatre in Port Chester, New York as an opening act for other famous artists.Very exciting!! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style begins with my assessment of each student's abilities, physical, mental, and emotional. By this method I am able to design a realistic program for each student. Patience and encouragement go hand in hand, acknowledging their accomplishments all along the way. Once some fundamentals are established, I add pieces that the student has an interest in learning. In preparing for recitals I often accompany students which adds not only enjoyment for them but encouragement for them to overcome hesitancy to perform publicly. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Keyboard

The closer detail as to which type of brass pedagogy I employ is as follows. Correcting posture nearly goes here without saying, as does the simple good habits one needs to take care of their horn. Long tones are an immediate must to introduce, whether looking upon sheet music or not. Pertaining to beginners' method books, I am an equal proponent for both the Hal Leonard and Rubank's series. Both seem to encompass every beneficial gradient of difficulty level. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Music

I have taught trumpet, composition, and music theory lessons privately for almost 10 years. I am a recent graduate from the University of Oregon with a double Masters in Trumpet Performance and Composition. I have performed with many ensembles, including chamber, orchestra, and band, fulfilling a variety of roles such as performer, conductor, and administrator. Teaching music has always been a focus during my career and I've found that my students find success in other aspects of their lives by applying concepts we discuss during our lessons. Read More