Trombone Lessons in Elgin, TX

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music

For older students, especially high schoolers, I like to use a blue book called Foundations for Superior Performance (Warm-Ups and Technique for Band) by Richard Williams and Jeff King as the techniques in that book are more suited for what a high school-level player should be expected to play. As for adults, I recommend Brass Gym as well as books from made by university professors and other professional instrumentalists. Moving beyond warm-ups and technique mastery, I like to find different solos that appropriately challenge and help hone on a skill that my student is focusing on working on. Read More

Instruments: Trombone

Every student is an individual with individual weaknesses in different areas. There is no blanket lesson plan that works for all students. Your child can't always be expected to advance in a teaching system that is the same for everyone. We are as individual as our structural makeup. I'm good at listening for such physical stresses and soft points, and building them up. Some students are hindered by areas they need to work on while being very strong in other areas. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium

I love to teach people of all ages how to play music. I graudated from UNT with Music Ed degree. I am a woodwind player but I play brass as well. I am a trained classical musician but also play jazz. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet

Beginners are started using a Essential Elements or a book similar to this one. It has been a successful and useful tool for beginners. Beginners to advanced players will work on technique, range studies, musical styles and solo repertoire. Student interests are an integral part of what is studied in the lesson. Each lesson is specifically tailored for that student. Read More