Trumpet Lessons in Rillito, AZ

Instruments: Trumpet

Despite my background (initial lessons with my father, etc.), my teaching style is very easygoing. I lead by example. I use this approach when I play principal trumpet and therefore am, technically, in charge of the brass section. With my colleagues I almost never give any verbal feedback or instruction; they figure it out based on what comes out my trumpet bell 99.9% of the time. I really dislike having to say anything; Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Oboe Music

I tailor my teaching to each student's needs and interests. I emphasize overall musicianship in addition to learning to the fundamentals of the particular instrument, splitting most lessons 50/50 between fundamentals on the instrument and musicianship skills such as music theory, sight-reading, sight-singing, playing by ear, and composition or improvisation. For students in a school band or orchestra program, I will work with them on their band music and bring in additional material as enrichment. Read More