Trombone Lessons in Portland, TN

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Music Acoustic Guitar

Being a musician can teach us more about our time, lives, and interactions with others than any other profession. Ive played in a variety of environments including music videos, recording sessions, wind ensembles, orchestras, symphonies, and chamber groups. I wish for and teach my students to be well-rounded because I know the benefits from my own experiences. I also encourage my students to be honest with themselves and their peers in order to build trust in their instincts and musical ability. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Flute Clarinet

It is important to me that my students gain the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to continue making music after lessons with me end. I want to make sure that they develop a strong foundation for music understanding and are able to apply it to their chosen instrument. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Euphonium

My teaching style is based around my love for storytelling and pictures. I will often ask students how a melodic line or etude makes them feel when they hear it or play it. I develop on this and start to guide the student to see the over arching theme of an etude and to develop a wide pallet of many colors to create a picture with their sound. These links to our other senses help us to create a deeper sense to the music and grow overall as musicians. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Bass Guitar Euphonium Tuba

I'm originally from Iowa where I grew up on a farm, eventually starting trombone in 3rd grade when my cousin gave me his old horn. After having a successful high school career I attended Iowa State University and earned a Bachelors of Music in trombone performance. Playing trombone has given me many wonderful opportunities in my life such as performing with the Boston Brass and Dallas Brass, performing in Europe three separate times, playing in the Southeast Trombone Symposium, and playing in many other bands, orchestras, and festivals. Read More