Trumpet Lessons Johnson County, TX

Instruments: Trumpet

For beginning students i like to cover the fundamentals. It is important to get the students abilities and mind growing. Fundamentalsare the most important part of musical ability. For intermediate students I tend to introduce my methods of howI began my journey as a trumpet player with a programI call A.L.L.S.T.A.R. The objective is to create habits that will help trumpet players grow into well rounded players. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Bassoon, English Horn

I AM A BAND DIRECTOR THAT HAS TAUGHT SINCE 1982. i HAVE A LOT OF EXPERIENCE, AND AM PASSIONATE ABOUT TEACHING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. I HAVE TAUGHT AT EVERY LEVEL EXCEPT COLLEGE. I HAVE TAUGHT IN ALMOST EVERY SITUATION IMAGINABLE. I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE HAD STUDENTS SELECTED TO ALL-REGION AND ALL STATE BANDS IN TEXAS AND IN OKLAHOMA. I HAVE PERFORMED PROFESSIONALLY WITH DOC SEVERINSEN AND PETE FOUNTAIN. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO PERFORM IN EUROPE IN DIFFERENT VENUES IN FRANCE, GERMANY, AND SWITZERLAND, AND PERFORMED AT THE NOTRE DAME IN PARIS. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium

I love to teach people of all ages how to play music. I graudated from UNT with Music Ed degree. I am a woodwind player but I play brass as well. I am a trained classical musician but also play jazz. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Recorder, Music, Keyboard

The child must not be nagged or pushed to practice, this leads to burn out, and or that child may not succeed in the process of learning music. I will teach accordingly to the child's basic interests and desires to learn the instrument. The child will advance if he or she puts effort into the daily lessons of practice which makes the playing better. I have recently discovered new techniques in teaching to improve stuffy, airy, clenched sounds it has improved my ability to play in the upper register. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet

I teach piano classically by reading music and patterns. As we progress, sometimes the student gets disinterested. At that point, I introduce the chord method as well as the number system- having them play certain progressions as I prompt them to play. My teaching technique for vocal students are as follows: I find out what their forte is vocally and find out what key they sing a particular song in. Read More