Parker, CO Trumpet Lessons

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

Hi, there! I've been teaching private lessons since 2010 and have loved helping my students learn how to read music, perform in groups at a higher level, and compose their own music. I have a teaching style that is engaging, fun, and effective. I look forward to helping you reach your goals!

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.

As a part of my music education certification, I am trained to teach beginner levels in all brass instruments.

For kids and adults, currently seeking students available during the morning and daytime. If that fits your schedule then let's start rocking the jams! We will study the trumpet using traditional books such as: Getchell Studies, Clarke Studies and the Arban's Trumpet Bible. Have something else in mind? Perfect, let me know what it is and let's do it!

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.

I teach absolute beginners, intermediate and advanced students. I work with them on technique, strong fundamentals, sound production and the repertoire of band and orchestra music.

I have been teaching private trumpet lessons for 5 years. Every student learns in different ways, so I will invest myself in getting to know each student individually to meet their needs. I believe proper breathing is the key to successful trumpet playing and also enjoying the process of learning to become a better player. I also open my mind to learning by teaching.

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.

I have a wealth of experience as a trumpeter and music teacher, and hold three degrees in music: DMA from Univ. of Georgia, MM from UT-Austin, and BM from N. Dakota State Univ. I am trained mostly in and play primarily "classical" trumpet, but have experience performing and teaching jazz and pop/commercial styles. Working with kids and adults on music is enjoyable and fulfilling, and I strive to help students as much as possible.