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Music is for everyone.

It is a 
life long journey 
of happiness.


Start a lesson plan developed for you.

I believe that my broad experience will help connect learning, passion, and fun with future students taking instruction from me. There is no single way to learn music and play trumpet. Music is a lifetime journey of discovery...I am just here to help you on your way.

 --- Mission for Lessons ---

One-on-one lessons ensure you get the most from your musical experiences.

My mission for lessons with my students is personal growth and musical development. Everyone learns differently and I aim to teach my students where they are strongest while developing their weaknesses. Most of all, I aim to have FUN learning music!

I assess my students from the beginning and develop a lesson plan suited best for them. Learning can be rewarding whether you are just learning music, playing for fun, or aiming to get ready for High School or College literature.


------- WHAT WE CAN COVER -------

Lessons for brass are suited for AGES 6+, with ALL RANGES of experience, including NEW PLAYERS.

Lessons can include Trumpet, Flugelhorn, or Cornet.

Lessons in Music Theory, Arranging, Sight-reading, Piano, and many other aspects of music are also available.

All styles of literature can be explored, from Jazz, Classical, Latin, Pop, and more.

Coverage of High school and Middle School literature involving Marching Band, Jazz Band, or Concert Band is also available during lessons.

--- General Lesson Curriculum ---

Lessons for Beginners, ages 6+, on Trumpet
  • Introduction to the instrument and learning how to play.
  • Learning notes & fingerings.
  • Tone production.
  • Learning to read music in both Treble and Bass clef.
  • Enjoying music and HAVING FUN!


Lessons for Intermediate players on Trumpet 
(based on skill level)
  • Continued development of tone production.
  • Technique development with articulation, slurring, lip slurs, and finger technique.
  • Continued development of music reading skills.
  • Exploration of the 12 major and 12 minor keys.
  • Introduction to music theory and jazz theory.


Lessons for Advanced players on Trumpet 
(based on skill level)
  • Advanced development of Trumpet studies, through High School level and Collegiate repertoire and pedagogy.
  • Lessons in Advanced music theory at A.P. High School & Collegiate level.*
  • Composition, Arranging, and Music Production.*
  • Jazz Theory and Improvisation lessons.*
 
Private instruction for Piano is also available through  
Beginner to Intermediate Level players.

Private instruction specifically designed for Advanced Studies topics are also available.