Trumpet Lessons in Austin, TX

Instruments: Trumpet

I absolutely love teaching!I see myself as being a gentle, yet firm instructor. I like to get to know my students and understand their goals. I love to ask my students questions. I am a very patient person and teacher. I listen to the students thoughts and concerns; I listen to what the student is telling me while they play. I will challenge my students, and push them to reach further, while not being inconsiderate of their happiness. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

The show has also been presented at the Scottish Rite Theater in Austin; Scat Jazz Lounge in Ft. Worth, The Cultural Activities Center in Temple and the One World Theater in Austin. Lofton was recently featured in Japanese Airlines magazine, and as an American Icon in a national ad campaign for Macy's. Jeff opened TEDxAustin in 2012 accompanied by pianist and composer Graham Reynolds, he was voted Best Horn Player '13-'14 and Best Jazz Band '10-'11 at the Austin Music Awards during SXSW; Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

For beginning students who are children, I like to start with Hal Leanard's Rubank Elementary Method Cornet/Trumpet. If a student has a grasp of the fundamentals, I work with the basic blues and scales to build a repetoire. For Adults, I like to work with jazz standards as well as H.L. Clarke's Technical Studies for Cornet and Arban's Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet. I like to make my lessons fun and engaging. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music

Back in 2018, I was in some practicum classes through Trinity University. I got to see how it was to be a music teacher and felt a calling more so than when I decided to major in music education back in high school. Then 2 years later in 2020, right before COVID hit worldwide, I got to continue observations in north Austin through the Texas Teachers Alternative Certification Program. But this time, I was given the privilege to help a group of students first hand. 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

Instruments: Trumpet

I am a dedicated and passionate teacher. My goal has been to bring the joy and motivation that I have experiencedthroughoutthroughoutmy professional life to my students. After studying Jazz Contemporary Media at the EastmanSchool of Music I became a Musical Director and Lead Trumpet Player for Royal Caribbean, on their cruise ships. The trumpet has given me the opportunity to travel and perform all across the world, with many wonderful players from diversebackgrounds. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Euphonium Music Keyboard

I have always loved and appreciated music however, I did not gain my passion for music until I was shown its power and affect through the teaching of high school music educators. From then I pursued a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from Texas Lutheran University and graduated the Fall of 2016. I have performed in several dramatic stage works in the area of musicals and opera. The most recent being, The Pirates of Penzance. Read More