Trumpet Lessons West

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Conga, Latin Percussion, Djembe

I set a few personal goals when teaching students of any level, some of those are for the student to develop a love and passion for music and him or her instrument. Also to inspire them by participating with them in the lesson and making every lesson different and fun. I also like to reward my students when they accomplish goals such as successfully playing lessons or learning scales by memory, etc. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Orchestral Percussion

I started my teaching career as a Water Safety Instructor for the City of Vancouver. Many years later, I realized that being a teacher is what I was put on this earth to do. I began teaching privately while in music school and continued, off and on, through most of my experience teaching band and choir in the public schools. 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 beginners and younger students, I usually start with things that are low pressure, yet effective. As opposed to using textbooks, I prefer to write my own exercises in front of students so that they feel included in the process. I also normally let them help me write these, which helps with reading and understanding written music and how it's related to the instrument. My biggest emphasis for younger and less experienced students is to get them to try and play everyday, even just for 10-15 minutes and make it a habit. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet, Drums, Mallet Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Djembe

I make my own lesson materials using musical notation software and cater the lesson to the needs of the student. Every student is different and requires special attention. For example, a beginner percussionist would start off learning how to read and notate rhythms all the way up to 16th notes to start. I would then move into how to hold drum sticks and how to hit a drum. I would build upon these concepts to facilitate lessons to come and tailor the lesson to the individual. Read More