Trumpet Lessons in Riverton, UT

Instruments: Trumpet

My beginner students use the Essential Elements book. With that book, you can learn fundamentals in trumpet technique as well as counting. For all other students, I use the Herbert L. Clarke Technical Studies book and selections from the Arban's Conservatory Method. We cover a lot of etudes and techniques from the Arban's book. I also believe collaboration is important in lessons so often we will play duets together in lessons. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Euphonium French Horn

I may also challenge students to justify their answers and consider a completely different solution. Regardless of what solution works, the humility of accepting possibility of an answer completely different from your own is important to me. Different days may require different solutions, and as a result a lot of ideas will be shared. Once we find something that does work, I like to have the student try to teach me what they have learned so I can see how deep a concept has been engrained. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

Practice doesn't make perfect; PERFECT practice makes perfect! The best way to develop a skill is to work consistently and carefully, which is why I encourage all of my students not just to practice until they get it right, but to practice until they can't get it wrong. That being said, students must work at their own pace for this method to be effective. Together, the student and I will set realistic goals at each lesson, allowing the student to feel a personal responsibility in achieving progress. Read More