Glendale, AZ Trumpet Lessons

I have been playing trumpet for 20 years, and have been teaching since 2008

I want you to learn to express yourself through the trumpet, to help you master it and have lots of fun in the process! Trumpet was my second musical instrument (my first was my voice!), which I played through most of grade school and into high school. I can help you with good breath support and creating clear, steady tone.

The trumpet is one of the most demanding yet rewarding instruments. As a dominant voice in classical and jazz; the trumpet can be a section or solo instrument.

As his primary instrument, Vince began playing trumpet in 1998. He took lessons provided by his elementary school. Vince advanced rapidly, quickly winning principle chair in school ensembles and later with select county and state wide bands. He participated in many solo competitions performing classical and jazz trumpet throughout middle and high school.

In 2003, Vince began studying classical trumpet privately with Mark Klose then later with John Maguda. Vince studied many of the classic methods including Arban's Complete Conservatory Method, Schlossberg's Daily Drills and Technical Studies, Clarke's Technical Studies, and Stamp's Warm-Ups & Studies. Vince also studied solo repertoire by Hindemith, Haydn, and Kennan among others.

While cultivating the classical foundation, Vince focused on jazz trumpet by listening,

I can teach any level of trumpet playing. Classical, Jazz, funk.
Beginners or advanced players. I have studied trumpet with many of the best teachers in America, including John Haynie, Bert Truax, locally Gilbert Castellanos and Arturo Sandoval. The list is too long to name the all,but I have had opportunities to learn from many of the most famous players.

Experienced music teacher of 7 years available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! While clarinet is my primary instrument I have a special attachment to the trumpet. My original clarinet teacher was in fact a trumpet player and is currently a section leader for one of the United States Air Force Bands. I have also given private lessons to 4 trumpet players - some of whom have gone on to do very well at the high school level.

For students who have recently joined a school band and want to get the most benefit by starting with a solid foundation. Students will learn the basics of sound production, forming the embouchure, breath control, and proper posture for playing the trumpet.

I've been playing trumpet for 10 years and I have been teaching for 3 years. I specialize in classical music and in jazz. I make sure that within the first few lessons the student can be in a goal oriented mindset with both short term goals and long term goals that will play out in their success as musicians.

I specialize in classical trumpet, beginning through advanced.

Lessons focus on:

Tone
Technique - development of flexibility and range
Repertoire - tailored to your specific interests. I specialize in classical trumpet, beginning through advanced.

I also stress the importance of standard repertoire which helps build specific skills on the trumpet.

I have been teaching music privately for nine years, four of which I worked within NYS public school districts as a music technician for both New England and nationwide competing bands. Trumpet and baritone are two very special instruments to me and it is very fulfilling to continue teaching them for me!

I am VERY familiar with NYSSMA, for those who have students who would like to participate or are planning on participating again this year!