Trumpet Lessons in Howard Beach, NY

Instruments: Piano Trumpet

I find the most important aspect of being an educator is to find a way to keep motivation high and encourage individual expression. If I can find a way to connect with a student to get them excited and find their own creativity then I feel I have accomplished something that will stay with a student in all aspects of their life. It is a joy and a pleasure to share music and I am always looking to share music with new students of all ages! Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I am a teacher of music graduated in the Institute of Training in Arts and Media in Ciudad Guayana - Venezuela, who loves to impart musical knowledge not only in what instrumental performance is concerned but also musical reading. I am very versatile in terms of musical genres and I love sharing the knowledge I have acquired in more than 30 years of musical studies in different music institutes as well as in the Youth Orchestra System of Venezuela and personal teachers. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

Hello! My name is Noah and I am a passionate trumpet player who loves helping students develop musicianship and discover the joys of music. I graduated from the Juilliard School with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in 2018, and then received a Masters of Music from Juilliard in 2019. I have been fortunate to play all around the world, from Melbourne, Australia to Bern, Switzerland at some prestigious jazz festivals. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

While I stand by a need for fundamental work, it is also very important to understand what the student wants to learn. Upon the first meeting, I typically like to ask the student to show me what their warm-up routine is, and what they are currently working on. This gives me a good groundwork to customize lesson plans for each student. I will then ask them what skills they would like most to improve upon, as well as any new skills they would like to learn. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Music

Since 2014, I have maintained a large studio of trumpet students ranging from 30-50 students per week. Many of my former students have gone on to all-state and all-area competitions, as well successfully auditioning into various college music programs. I believe the key to success for brass playing is fundamentals. Without a solid foundation on your instrument, it is incredibly difficult to further your progress. However, I also believe that music should be FUN! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet

My teaching is based on the thought that everone can be comfortable with making music. Since comfort comes best when things are fun, I like to focus on music that the student likes. This usually involves improvising as soon as a student knows a few notes, which creates a chance for self-expression and leads to confidence in playing with others. I also place emphasis on phrasing, My experience is that many students get wrapped up in the mechanical process of playing at the expense of musicality. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Drums Mallet Percussion

It's important to set realistic goals, I will assign short things to work on per week. I can tailor my instruction to the needs of any student by listening to their wants and needs. Everyone progresses at their own pace, so remaining patient and being able to work together to become successful is key! I find that sometimes it is best to find out from the student what makes them most excited about playing the instrument. Read More