Trumpet Lessons in Firestone. Amazing Teachers.

I have been a professional trumpet player since high school and studied it in college.

Strong instrumental playing begins with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of music and the simple act of making a sound from the instrument. Students learn to play music by ear first, and are later introduced to music notation. More advanced lessons emphasize sight-reading, expression, and improvisation.

An instrumentalist since age 10, Thomas has experience as a performer and teacher. His previous education has included methodology classes on teaching specific instruments, and he is available to teach beginning trumpet lessons.

As someone who has nearly 20 years of experience playing and performing on the trumpet I have the experience and technique to teach students of any level at a pace that is fitting to the student.

I have degrees in music performance and music education and have been
teaching private lessons since I was 16 years old. I am a high school band
director and in my spare time I perform with the brass funk group
Largemouth Brass Band. Whether you are looking to prepare for college
auditions, refine your orchestral and solo playing, expand your knowledge
of pop-commercial playing, or just figure out which end of the instrument
to blow into, we'll work together to set and achieve your goals.

With years of teaching and gigging experience as a lead trumpet player, jazz soloist, classical player and composer I can guarantee improvement in whatever area my student is interested in. I can teach from a beginning level all the way to advanced players looking for additional coaching. All ages are welcome. In my lessons we will identify what aspects of trumpet playing and music you are interested in and work to improve in those areas. I specialize in fundamental brass technique, range improvement, endurance, jazz improvisation and songwriting. My teaching style will incorporate a theoretical approach so that my students learn about music as a whole while improving their trumpet playing.

I have been teaching music to students of all ages for 17 years and I absolutely love it! I am a fun loving teacher who has high expectations of my students. I have a bachelor (UM) and Master (CMU) degree in music. I am a school band director as my full-time career. I am able to teach all of the brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments, including piano, to varying degrees. You will receive a multi-faceted lesson with me including music theory, music history, new techniques, musicianship skills, performance skills, and much more. I look forward to this chance to work with you!