Trombone Lessons Cherokee County, GA

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba

Teaching and learning is a two way street where the teacher learns and the learner can teach, we accomplish more working together. Each student learns and progrresses at a different rate. My teaching is catered to the student's needs and wants within my own style of encouragement and positive affirmation. We will move at the pace that is correct for each person and through goal setting and recognition of improvement create a fun skill. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trombone, Euphonium, Keyboard

My trombone quartet placed runner-up for the American Trombone Workshop National Trombone Quartet Competition in 2013 and 2014. I have also appeared on the national stage as soloist when I was a finalist for the 2013 American Trombone Workshop National Solo Competition. I hold a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Georgia where I studied with trombonists from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: George Curran, Brian Hecht, Nate Zgonc, and Joshua Bynum. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Banjo

I have played professionally in big bands and started my own band in a corporate environment. I have led church orchestras and played various instruments in the church as well and also have sung solo works and participated in church choirs. I enjoy singing in a casual environment karaoke style. My primary focus has been teaching others to play and to perform their own music. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Tuba

I love seeing students realize their own progress. I always like to start with recording a first attempt and then recording it again once it has been mastered so they can see their progress. I focus on positive reinforcement teaching. It is very easy, especially for a new student, to get bogged down in not making progress fast enough so I like to make sure they see all the steps they're taking and also know where it will lead them. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trombone, Euphonium

I believe that real learning and development occurs during individual practice time--not in lessons. Lessons are the time for me to check in, give guidance, offer motivation and encouragement, correct errors, and brainstorm solutions, but progress can only be made with daily, deliberate work on the student's part. To this end, I like to use a practice journal with my students, in which I record weekly objectives and the student logs practice time and writes reflections. Read More