Trumpet Lessons in Kenansville, FL

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Music Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students I use instrument appropriate lesson books that teach the fundamentals of music, the instrument and progressively allows the student to feel comfortable with the sound and feel of the instrument. As they progress I begin introducing solo pieces and instruction to strengthen techniques, embouchure, sight reading, and theory abilities. For my older students I first see what their current level is and learn what their goals are. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Acoustic Guitar

My methods are based on what I have personally tried and proven to be beneficial. The three main methods I find to be extremely important are the Arban book, and the Clarke technical and characteristic studies. In addition, I've found equally important the Earl Irons long tone and flexibility exercises. I like to find out what the student is most interested in a tailor the practice regiment accordingly. Once we start to master the basics, we can move on to specific musical styles that the student wishes to pursue. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Drums Synthesizer Euphonium Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

Hello! I am a highly energetic and passionate music educator from the central Florida area. Over the past 10 years, I have worked with a wide range of instrumental students in and out of the classroom. My primary focus is percussion (contemporary and orchestral), but I am proficient on several other instruments as well. My main goal as an educator is to help students understand the fundamentals of music at a higher level and fine tune their skills on their chosen instrument. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba

I have performed with artists like Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca, Chris Calloway, Bobby Caldwell, Teddy Edwards, the Los Angeles Southeast Symphony, Johnny Polanco y Conjunto Amistad, Tito Puente, Johnny Pacheco, Tito Nieves, Los Angeles Opera among others. I have had a passion for sharing my knowledge and new information about trumpet playing all of my life. I have studied with some of the most renowned trumpet teachers of my generation including Mario Guarneri, Roy Poper, Uan Rasey, and William Fielder, my mentor for over 20 years. Read More