Lone Tree, IA Trombone Lessons

My mission, is to create a private and educational environment to students of all ages. One that enriches their senses to music, through reading, writing, ear training, performance and technique.

the star of the big band the trombone if you need assistance learning how to tame this wonderful instrument don't hesitate to ask.

Whether you have never seen a trombone before or just want to brush up in your skills, you'll learn how to improve your flexibility, endurance and musicality, no matter what kind of music you like!

I am a professional full time Trombonist. At the same time, teaching has always been a big part of who I am - I love teaching. My music career has taken me around the world and back but more than that it has given me a wonderful tool of self expression, and for that I am forever grateful. My band performs regularly in Opera houses as well as coffee houses... Other than the Trombone I do play the Trumpet as well, and I have over 8 years of Piano under my belt.

I have a degree in music education which has taught me about all woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. I can help you achieve all of your performance goals.

Beginner - Learn how to read music and have a good technical grasp of tonguing and phrasing.
Intermediate - Prepare to learn pieces of music and play in ensembles.
Advanced - learn orchestral performance and solo performance techniques on a high level.

Professional jazz trombonist with 5 years of teaching experience! Especially experienced in teaching beginners.
Proficient in teaching all styles of music to all ages and levels.
Lessons are customized and catered to the needs/goals of each student. Instead of simply training students to read music and play notes, I prefer to teach my students to think, play, and act like musicians. My lessons feature improvisation skills, sight-reading, playing by ear, building a strong technical foundation and music analysis.

I assure you will see leaps of improvement by working with me!

I have studied with some of the best trombone teachers in America. I studied extensively with Jay Friedman and members of the Chicago Symphony during my five years at Roosevelt University. I specialize in helping students develop efficient embouchures, expand their range, and cultivate a sense of artistic personality. I have placed many students in All-State ensembles, and helped many students earn top seating placements in their ensembles, as well as at Solo and Ensemble competitions.

Basics are very important in my teaching practice such as breathing,scales,etudes and of course musical interpretations.I will teach my students details and guide them through the instrument and later in life they won't have technical problems which occur with most brass players.Getting good habits instead of bad ones is very important in my lessons.together with your practice and patience and of course my skills as a teacher we can accomplish a lot.Also we always will have such a words as :I can do it and everything is possible.Personal approach is very important too.Each student comes with their own needs ,we will work on individual level to fix those problems.Thank you.Hope to see you in my class.

I studied with some of the finest trombonists in the world while getting my undergrad degree in Jazz Studies from The Juilliard School in New York City. I have played the horn for over 13 years, and for 6 years professionally in New York working with people such as Wynton Marsalis, Ron Carter, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Juilliard Jazz Orchestra, in addition to regular performances at high level jazz clubs such as Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola. Also as a composer I can offer lessons on composition, music theory, improvisation, ear training, and piano as well.

In addition to performance success, I have been teaching private students for 5 years, with several students still coming back when they are in town after several years.

Beginning students can expect to work on fundamentals of getting a good sound on the instrument and learning scales, arpeggios, and simple melodies.

Intermediate students can expect to be learning repertoire (the style dependent on what the student wants) and ...