Trumpet Lessons in Miami, FL

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Accordion Harmonica Electric Violin Conga Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

In the first lessons, I explain the the beginner students the basic functionality of the instruments, the proper way to hold the instruments, how to produce a clear sound from the instruments and a Major scale ascending and descending, the one from which the first lessons or the next lessons is written. If the students already had books from prior music instructor, we pick up from the last lessons after answering questions t o make sure the students thoroughly understand the lessons from the previous chapters and he or she is ready to proceed to the next lessons. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba

I tailor my teaching style to each student given their musical interests, and the aspects of their playing that need to be addressed to allow the student to succeed and improve.  Students of all ages will focus on singing, buzzing, and playing melodies by ear and basic technique to strengthen fundamentals. Beginning students: Essential Elements, ensemble music, beginning solo and ensemble repertoire. basic techncial studies such as scalesa and arpeggios.  Intermediate students: Rochut book 1. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Ukulele Music Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Faber collection (Piano basic adventures) or Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I then joined the international singing group, The Four Aces, where I became their musical director, bass singer and trumpet soloist for 42 years, before retiring last year. I have played first trumpet with the American Legion Symphonic Band for 10 yrs., the Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches and South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble, plus playing lead trumpet in several big bands in South Florida. I've worked with and in front of some of the best musicians in the world. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I have taught in a variety of musical settings with a wide range of students and abilities. I have taught independently as well as for organizations such as the Youth Orchestra of Central NJ. In 2012 I worked for Camp Encore Coda where I taught trumpet lessons, directed the Symphonic Band, coached jazz combos, and taught music theory/musicianship class.  My experience working as full time music faculty for Camp Encore Coda sparked my graduate research on overnight summer music camp, which has since been presented at three major professional conferences in the music education field at the state, national, and international level. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Trumpet Flute Accordion Acoustic Guitar

For beginner students we start by grasping the concept that make up music in a practical way. The specific bibliography changes from student to student and form instrument to instrument. In the path of becoming better there's is a lot of resources out there that range from composition to specific theory books. Its just a matter of a personalized attention to the specific needs of the student. I am big into Open Source and No-Copyright material that can be used. Read More