Trumpet Lessons Marion County, OR

Instruments: Trumpet

My method of teaching begins with establishing a students learning strengths (auditory, visual, kin-aesthetic, etc.). From there I can more thoroughly formulate and personalize each lesson for success. With students who are just starting out on Trumpet or in their early stages, I emphasize a large focus on establishing a strong foundation with fundamentals. I like to make sure I fully understand the students goals, strengths, and weaknesses so I am better able to guide my instruction accordingly. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone

For trumpet and trombone, I focus on helping the student to develop a consistent warm-up routine and practice routine. I use my own hybrid method that is based on the classic trumpet repertoire, including Arban, Clark, Stamp, Ba-Lin, and Schlossberg. I use my own hybrid because it is simple, effective, and accessible for students of all ages. When it comes to Jazz Improvisation, I use the piano extensively to help students to learn the theory behind the music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Accordion, Double Bass, Euphonium, Tuba, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I taught my first music lesson in 7th grade to another trombone student in the band on how to play a part, after my band director was overwhelmed with other parts and HERE IT BEGAN. I have traveled across the country and worked in communities, providing affordable music lessons and community inspiration for all types of peoples. I served in Falls City for the 2018 school year with the Americorps Rural Outreach Music Education Program and organized a K-12 band and string program from the ground up. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I am a songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer with a lifelong passion for learning. This Spring, I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Cornish College of the Arts with my BM in Music Composition and Performance. While at school, I performed with several Jazz ensembles, Chamber Ensemble, Creative Ensemble, Latin Ensemble, African Drumming, Gamelan, and Guitar Ensemble. I studied instrumental and electronic composition as well as jazz theory, classical, and contemporary music theory. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Double Bass

I begin with asking "What do you want to get from these lessons?" and start from there. I have a number a resources (books, videos, recordings, experience) to proceed through the various paths that one may chose. I try to think of music as a language. You are not born speaking english, just as your not born playing music. We learn our language by immersing ourselvesin it and pick it up as we go. Read More