Trumpet Lessons in Stoneham, MA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet

I started teaching in College after seeing the benifit from teaching Music Education Students brass Technique. I feel the best teachers are constantly putting themselves into situations where they are students. I am always taking classes and learning new things in and around music. I taught myself 3 instruments this very way, and have been able to perform and teach these instruments very effectively. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Organ French Horn Tuba Music Keyboard

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn

Pulling from his diverse experience as a freelance trumpet player having performed with local orchestras including the Concord Symphony, Indian Hill Pops Orchestra, Neponset Valley Brass Quintet and the Brookline Symphony, Chris is able to adapt his teaching to suite the needs of each student, empowering them to set and achieve individualized goals. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

I am a passionate trumpet player and teacher excited to spread my love for the instrument and art form to my students. I have had the opportunity to work with many skilled musicians in my time studying trumpet performance at DePaul University in Chicago and Boston University. I have experience performing in many genre including classical solo and orchestral, jazz and commercial, musical theatre, and new music. As an active freelance musician, I am deeply familiar with the skills needed of musicians today and will help my students acquire these skills on their instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Euphonium French Horn Tuba

As a teacher, I try to make learning fun and imaginative. There is no better feeling than watching one's students grow as musicians. I think it is important to set realistic, yet challenging goals for my students. I try to find what musical styles my students like best and tailor instruction to fit their needs. Teaching is all about the student. It is my job to make learning enjoyable and to always encourage my students to learn new repertoire. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Acoustic Guitar

I am a retired professor of music with over 25 years of teaching experience and I love to share my experience with students who are eager to learn and grow. I graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Music Education, from Radford University with a master's degree in Music, and from Kent State University with a Ph.D. in Music Theory and Composition. I enjoy helping students reach their musical goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet

Each student is a different starting point depending on playing ability and age among a multitude of other factors. I am willing to negotiate to give any help the student needs at any level. However, for beginners we will always start learning by ear, as well as singing and clapping (sound before symbol). For more advanced students, we would include that in some way but I am more catering to each individual need. Read More