Trumpet Lessons Jefferson County, AL

Instruments: Voice, Cello, Trumpet, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, Tuba, Music

I have been involved in music my entire life, starting in a percussion group and choir in elementary school. I started on the clarinet at the beginning of middle school. I taught myself how to play the clarinet amongst the other instruments I play with the help and guidance of college professors, band directors, and tricks I noticed along the way. I have been selected and performed in multiple honor bands across my time in middle and high school, including Troy University's honor band and All State. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

For beginner students, I recommend Essentials of Band for Trumpet. Once the student has a solid foundation of the fundamentals of music, I introduce them to more intermediate level books such as Flexus, Arbans, and Classical Trumpet playing. No matter the level of any student, I always make sure they understand the parts of the Trumpet. I usually give small mini quizzes, and reward the student with small gifts. Requirements Books for Beginners (Recommended) Essentials for Trumpet- Hal Leonard's Trumpet Fingering Chart- Brenda Murphy Musical Skills Aural Skills (singing) Rhythms (clapping/playing) Theory (Notes) Fingering Chart Clarke Studies Flexus Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium

I always go at the pace a student can handle.  I do try to challenge them but also know that everybody learns differently and at different rates.  I am very flexible.  I hope to motivate the student to trying their best and put their best efforts!  It is very rewarding when a student develops a passion for music!  My goals are always to motivate my students to be the best they can. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, French Horn

I also like to assign them exercises from the book titled "A Dozen a Day." This helps with muscle memory as well as get them more comfortable with the instrument. I also have adult books, which are more suitable for the older student, but I am also open for teaching in an area that the student is desiring to learn, and so I can find things to teach that accomidates that. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I taught my first lesson 5 years ago when I was an under graduate. I began teaching guitar to the public part time at age 19 in the music department of my community college. From there, I went on to a university and continued to teach guitar, bass, and voice while I finished up on getting my performance degree. Ironically enough, some of the best lessons I ever learned in music school weren't even how to play, it was how to teach. Read More