Trombone Lessons Montgomery County, MD

Instruments: Trombone, Euphonium

Every student has a hunger for music, a hunger to progress and become more experienced and proficient; my job is to teach a student how to feed that hunger. Each student has a different drive and different goals, therefore, each students' lesson is unique! I encourage students to set their own goals in order to challenge, and motivate themselves. When a student achieves a goal, acknowledging this stride is paramount to building confidence and motivation. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Euphonium, Tuba, Keyboard

I have an arsenal of books and teaching techniques that will give the student the best chance at successful learning. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn

I use many different learning materials, depending on the student, instrument, and musical goal. Alfred lesson book series for piano, Arban's method book for brass players, Standard of Excellence for many woodwind players, and additional material for additional student learning. I also teach piano and I encourage every student to supplement their music experience with piano lessons. I also encourage every student to participate in recording some part of their musical expression. recording etudes, solos, and ensembles. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion

For beginners on drums and percussion, I start with basic snare studies and immediately apply those studies to drumset and bells as appropriate.  For more experienced players, I offer more advanced literature on both instruments and demonstrate how create the various sounds and combinations. For beginning brass students, I start with basic buzzing techniques and immediately begin with low tone studies and learning note names and where the notes apprear on the staff. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone

My teaching experience began with an in depth class in my undergrad about music pedagogy. This class got my wheels turning about how I would communicate to students in a way they would understand. From there I have had several students, not including when I teach my non music friends how to do simple music tasks, who I instructed privately and enjoyed immensely finding what excites and motivates different people. Read More