Trumpet Lessons in Jarrell, TX

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: 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

I have taught jazz and Trumpet for over 12 years. I also have experience working as a clinician for jazz ensembles. currently working with intermediate and beginners students. My mission is to help my students see and enjoy the many styles and types of trumpet playing and to find ways to connect what the learn for the lessons to a wider and broader musical world and experience, to bring a joy of music and of playing that will effect there lives in a positive way for many years to come Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music

Now fast-forward to March 2021, I was hired by Presidio ISD to teach middle school band. From then until May 2022, I got to teach middle school band along with choir and mariachi. I also occasionally helped at the local high school. What I have learned while teaching middle school, especially with beginners, is that playing along can be helpful initially. Once the student gets the hang of what they are playing, I phase out of playing my instrument. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba

I am a passionate musician who loves to perform in various types of ensembles, create concepts and new ideas in musical composition, and teach students to become closer and more confident in their playing. During my studies at Temple College, I have performed for many well-known musicians including John Mackey, Wyckoff Gordon, and Luis Cknte. I have performed across Texas, including the Mary Gibbs Jones Cincert Hall at Baylor University, in groups big and small, ranging from 3-person chamber ensembles to bands and orchestras as large as 200 musicians. 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 Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium

I am a very calm and patient person. I try to find out what the student want to achieve and go from there. I am also big on detail. Read More