Parker, CO Trumpet Lessons

After playing French horn for 3 years, I decided to try to play Trumpet. It ended up being very natural to me and so I performed on both Trumpet and French horn in High school. I played the French horn for our Orchestra and Wind ensemble and Trumpet for our Jazz ensemble. I fell into a position when I was 15 to be a brass coach of a Montessori school and taught mostly Trumpet for the 3 years that I was there.
Today, I play the Trumpet for fun!

I have gladly devoted the past 20 years of my life to understanding this wonderful instrument.

I offer lessons with a fun and encouraging atmosphere and attitude. Using a variety of musical materials and methods, students experience a fun and motivating way to learn. I help students find fun ways to keep up on practicing and how to enjoy the time spent on their instrument. My students enjoy performing frequently to gain confidence as young musicians. Students are challenged to progress on a weekly basis through quality technique and theory methods that are stimulating and comprehensive.

Beginner to advanced trumpet students Depending on overall musical experience of the student, the initial focus will be on proper embouchure, beginner music theory, and note reading exercises. Lessons will work in conjunction with other aspects of the students music education, such as music class in school, NYSSMA solos, concert preparation, etc.

I have prepared many students for tryout pieces (solo, regionals, chair placement, etc). I also am experienced in tone improvement, endurance studies, range extension, and accuracy improvement. I use many different method books, but I prefer Arbans and Clarks.

Having played in groups like Wind Ensembles, Orchestras, Quintets, Jazz Ensembles, Brass Bands, Combos, etc., I can and will teach any and all styles from beginner to advanced levels. I will push you as hard as you want to be pushed from your lessons, and can help you become competitive in auditions for jobs, gigs, honor bands, and school. I have a methodical approach to the instrument which includes not only the physical aspect of the trumpet, but the mental aspect, which is largely ignored.

Hi, I've been teaching trumpet to students of all ages for more than 15 years and I would love to share my knowledge and experience with you! I emphasize fundamentals and apply those to the interests (and school requirements) of my students. I love jazz especially and often incorporate rhythm, improvisation, and ear training into my lessons for a fuller musical experience.

I am a passionate teacher and I work to understand each individual and help achieve the goals we set together. I love working with special needs and accommodations.

I specialize in brass instruments, soand have 20 years of experience. I can teach you everything from sound production and control to crossing from mere technique into meaningful music. We can talk about everything from a trumpeter's leadership role in the orchestra to handling the stress of a competitive instrument. There's a certain trumpet "swagger," and I can help you *earn* it.

Dustin McKinney is a Los Angeles-based trumpet player and teacher. As a freelancer he has played with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Pacific Symphony, Los Angeles Opera, and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Mr. McKinney joined the Santa Barbara Symphony as second trumpet in 2014 and has been principal trumpet of the Golden State Pops Orchestra since 2005. As a studio musician, his recent credits include X-Men: Apocalypse and Logan.

Dustin currently serves as adjunct professor of trumpet at Pepperdine University in Malibu and Occidental College in Los Angeles. Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, Dustin attended DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois where he studied with Matt Lee and John Hagstrom