Oakdale, IA Trumpet 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.

Trumpet can be a difficult instrument to learn! Learn the skills to develop a great sound and a large range...especially those high notes!

I have over 20 years' experience playing the trumpet and can use that experience to help you learn. Emphasis on tone while developing other aspects from the basics to advanced techniques.

I have been playing trumpet for over 20 years. I have performed a wide range of music including many forms of jazz, rock, classical and praise. Trumpet is my primary instrument. I studied with John Wilds (San Diego Opera and San Diego Symphony Orchestra) and Frank Glasson (San Diego Opera and San Diego Symphony Orchestra). The 'specialties' listed are examples of method books I use with students.

I am expert on teaching the trumpet. I have studied at the best music schools and with the top trumpet teachers in the world. Please check my personal website, google arda & trumpet
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I have helped many trumpet students place in All-State ensembles, compete for seating placements, and earn top marks in solo and ensemble competitions.

Online Special ! 15 minutes extra time for students who book online at no extra cost.
//clinician, professional trumpet player & maker// Over the past 26 years I developed my own technique and teaching methodology how to play brass instruments the most efficient way.

The lip is the sound source which creates a standing airwave within the instrument and the trumpet functions as a filter and amplifier.

I also developed a special tongue technique which requires less movement when phrasing notes ( single, double and triple tongue) and therefore is faster, requires less effort, is very versatile, usable in any style of music and is much more accurate in hitting the notes.

If you understand these two aspects and are able to implement them you perform better with practicing less.

I cover all aspects of trumpet playing ( technique, breathing, posture, embochoure, equipment, phrasing, sight reading, improvisation, high range, endurance, sound quality, repertoire etc.).

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Hello and welcome to my studio! My name is Andrew and I'm enthusiastic to spread my love of music to all! I am available to teach at your home, my studio, and online, and can teach a plethora of musical genres ranging from classical to jazz, hip-hop to funk, and many others. I believe that the fundamentals are the most important starting place for any young or advanced trumpet player. So whether you are new to the trumpet and are searching for a great trumpet teacher, or are more advanced and want to learn the more intricate aspects of trumpet playing, I invite you to reach out to me! After fundamentals are covered we'll add the types of music and pieces you want to play, and other great trumpet literature. On top of this, I truly believe that the teacher-student relationship should be as best as possible, and so does the take lessons community. Therefore, if you find I am not the teacher for you then all of your unused lessons credits will be refunded. I look forward to helping ...

I am an experienced trumpet teacher who has had the privilege to study with some of the foremost trumpet instructors including Charlie Geyer and Barbara Butler while at Northwestern University.
I focus on 5 primary areas in my lessons to provide the student with a solid core for lifelong growth through music:
1. I help players develop an efficient playing style that focuses on proper breathing, breath control, body positioning, embouchure, tongue positioning, and air flow.
2. I help players develop excellent technique and help players develop multiple approaches to handling technical passages.
3. I help players understand and develop musical concepts and an approach to their own sound.
4. I help players prepare for auditions at all levels, up to professional auditions.
5. Last, I help players understand how to teach themselves to be better so that they can continue to grow musically throughout their lives.

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with my own method based on fundamental approach to trumpet playing, such as Arban, Maggio, Collin and Clark methods. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level