Trumpet Lessons West

Instruments: Trumpet

There are so many elements that take part in a students success. Besides the physicality/technique of playing the instrument, there is creating a healthy mindset, overcoming mental blocks, mind-body connection, and developing a practice routine that is right for each student. As a teacher, I make it a mission to work with the student and customize how to reach their goals. What works for one student may not work for another. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Music, Keyboard

The first lesson is always a trial lesson, in it I attempt to access where the student is musically. I also use the time to find out what the student's musical goals are . We look at things like reading, theory, dexterity on the instrument. If the student plays a wind instrument we look at things like embouchure and breathing. Once I have gotten a good idea as to the student's skill level and have spoken to the student about their musical goals and interests. Read More

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

The methods I use vary depending on the students ability and level. Hal Leonard's beginner's method for piano is one that I use for students starting piano at an elemental level. I also use Hal Leonard's essential element's method for beginner trumpet students. These methods work very well for elemental and intermediate levels. They also work for adults starting to learn how to play the instrument. I also use other methods such as the Arban's Trumpet method which covers everything from beginners to advanced levels. 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, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I'm a passionate professional performer and teacher with extensive real world music industry experience. Performing with various artists from all differing genres, both live performance and on records, yields results with my students. I give my students all the necessary keys needed to succeed on their instrument. Having been a major player on projects with two Grammy nominated artists (John Lee Hooker, Jr and Phil Driscoll) and having performed live with Billy Joel and Paul Simon has given me a different perspective on what is needed to be successful. Read More