Alviso, CA Trumpet Lessons

Learn about rhythm, melody, harmony, and dynamics, and how they apply to the trumpet. Explore the range of your instrument through various scales. Build solid skills through understanding the mechanics of how your body and instrument work together.

I've been teaching trumpet for 20 years and my students have gone on to the State level Band Auditions and won multiple times. Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to make a decent sound, play scales, arpeggios and simple tunes, and as time goes on you'll be able to play popular tunes solo and with accompaniment of piano or band. I specialize in classical, jazz and klezmer style, typically use best published books, and have the renovated, quiet and spacious studio, music stands, audio equipment. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!

Improve your ability and learn a multitude of ways to improve technique, sound, range, proper breath control, endurance or just learn what a trumpet is!

I have started hundreds of beginner students on trumpet who have advanced to a high level of performance ability. I teach basic musicianship as well as trumpet and cover classical and jazz styles. My students expand their ranges and take on higher difficulty as their lessons progress.

I teach students of all ages on all the brass instruments. With more than 30 years of teaching experience, I tailor my teaching to the individual needs of both students and parents, and I like to make our lessons fun and productive. I cover all the basics of playing, from correct breathing to correct style, and I impart a deep knowledge and appreciation of music to my students as well. I offer flexible scheduling, with sessions varying in length from 30 to 90 minutes, to help fit all budgets.

I have been playing the trumpet for 20 years. I attended Westfield State University where I earned my BA in Music and took lessons under the direction of Karen LaVoie and Steve Sonntag. I assist with coaching the trumpet section in the Youth Wind Ensemble of Springfield at Community Music School of Springfield. I am currently enrolled to receive my MA in Music Therapy at Saint Mary-of-the Wood's College.
Classical trumpet is my main focus, as that is what I am trained in. Students will play from various method books, as well as personalized exercises to aid in their success.

As a professional and multilingual Brazilian Trumpet player with 28 years of extensive knowledge and musical background in various genres such as Jazz, Bossa Nova, Samba, Funk, Afrobeat, MPB (Popular Brazilian Music) and Afro-Caribean coupled with my appreciation, for Music education, I'm sure that my classes are made to improve the student skills in the following areas: Interpretation in Brazilian music genres, Trumpet Technique, Improvisation, Music Theory, ear tranning and performance.

I started my musical journey at the age of 12 in my hometown of Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. I studied Classical Music performance at the Symphony Orchestra School, Brazilian popular music, Jazz and improvisation at the Conservatory of Music "Dr. Carlos de Campos", Tatuí, (SP) and have enjoyed a successful career as a professional Trumpet player, Composer and teacher, since the age of 18

What makes my trumpet lessons unique is that I approach the instrument in a very pedagocial and simple approach. The basis of sound and ease of playing is always a top priority for myself and my students. I strive to make playing the trumpet fun and challenging and strive to make the best music I possibly can with my students as I know they are also striving to become a better musician and person.

Licensed teacher with plenty of experience working with beginner students. Lessons will cater to each students specific needs and goals. Anyone can learn to play the trumpet, so let's get started!

The goal of my lessons is for students of any skill level to grow towards playing as effortlessly as possible. Through my teaching experience and my own studies, I've accumulated a wealth of knowledge to work on and communicate fundamentals like breath control, embouchure, tone, rhythm, music theory, etc. I've also studied, performed, and recorded jazz music professionally and would would be well-equipped to help teach improvisation or big-band phrasing. Depending on the needs and learning habits of the student, I'll use methods that seem most appropriate to keeping a proper pace, staying motivated, and gaining control of the instrument!