Trumpet Lessons in Schwertner, TX

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba

Setting goals is an important step to growing as a musician. That is why at the start of our first lesson, I will assess what the student wishes to gain from our time together, and from our second lesson onwards, we will set smaller goals to be attained at the end of each lesson. Reaching goals in any regard, and can improve the student's satisfaction in their playing, as well as improve their view on music as a whole. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

16 years of playing the trumpet is the majority of my experience. Middle school, high school, and college were conventional means of education. However, playing outside of the classroom, watching and playing along side musicians that make a living off preforming day in and day out, that's where the richest experience comes from. I've met, played with, and watched so many talented individuals, some who have become great friends of mine. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

My teaching experience sates back to running trumpet sectionals (in Junior High High School) for an All Star Jazz Band in my home town. When I was 16 I started teaching younger trumpet students as well. I descovered early on that I had a passion for directing and teaching. This stayed with me, and I always have incorporated education into my directing and leadership styles as a perormer. As a Musical Director for Royal Caribbean I would regularly have to teach an hour long show to my international band in under an hour and a half.I know that learning an instrument is hard work and that motivation is key to success. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music

Back in 2018, I was in some practicum classes through Trinity University. I got to see how it was to be a music teacher and felt a calling more so than when I decided to major in music education back in high school. Then 2 years later in 2020, right before COVID hit worldwide, I got to continue observations in north Austin through the Texas Teachers Alternative Certification Program. But this time, I was given the privilege to help a group of students first hand. 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

Instruments: Trumpet

The show has been also been featured in the New Faces Series at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York, and at the Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas along with the "Birth of the Cool" exhibit. As part of the 2011-12 season at The Carver Cultural Community Center in San Antonio, the show was recorded and broadcast for KRTU Jazz 91.7 FM's ten-year anniversary Year of Jazz series. Read More