Trumpet Lessons West

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Euphonium, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

When I see a smile on someone's face in the presence of a musical accomplishment, the spiritual reward for that service is something I live for! To be able to help a student attain their goals requires a flexible teaching style, that can cater to every type of person. Positive affirmations are a key ingredient to helping a student feel good about they mile stones, but remaining realistic for the student at the same time allows them to make progress at their own pace, and feel good about it nonetheless. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba

I am a very patient teacher and I understand that students learn at different paces. Therefore I set realistic goals that the student can achieve and WANT to achieve. By setting a goal they can and want to achieve through 10-15 minute practices over 3, 4, 5, or even 6 days a week, it pushes the student to put in the minimal work to progress and grow to be the musician they want too be or even didn't know they could be. Read More

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

As a teacher, I have learned the last 4 years that you can't expect a student to just know something right away. It takes time, and students have to take it at their own pace. Sometimes, you have to differentiate instruction often, until the student starts to understand something. So, I find it is important to be student-centered and focus on the goals they can achieve, little at a time. I also find it important to create positive feedback and turn constructive feedback into a more positive direction, so it does not seem as tough. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Synthesizer, Recorder, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, English Horn, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard

I have been teaching since 1990 while at Cal Poly University. I am also professionally sanctioned to provide music instruction [by Lori J.R. Huff/Cal Poly University]! I have provided instruction for Ontario Music, All That's Music/Chino, Arise Academy of the Arts/Pomona on various instruments! I can professionally provide quality musical instruction on the following: Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Bari Saxophones, Trumpet, French Horn, Tenor/Baritone Horn, Trombone, Mellophone, Sousaphone/Tuba, Marching Drums, Drum Set, Percussions, Piano/Keyboards/Synthesizers, as well as beginner to advanced theory [focusing on modal counterpoint, rhythmic patterns, and harmony structures!]. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion

No matter where the student starts from, I always spend a significant amount of time in the first lesson discussing with them what they want to gain, what they are interested in, and how much time and effort they want to put into this endevor. It is important to me to understand the student so that I can cater to their needs and desires, and hopefully encourage them to continue playing music. Read More