Dundalk, MD Trumpet Lessons

I equally cover fundamentals, technique, tone production, classical, jazz and anything else the student might be interested in.

Every level welcome. I have found the most success with "Essential Elements 2000" for beginners. As students progress, more materials will be needed. "Arban's: Complete Method for Trumpet" is standard for advancing students in my curriculum.

I have been teaching trumpet for 22 years. I have an earned Masters degree in music and enjoy teaching students of all ages. I am happily married with 5 children at home--4 of them are musicians as well (the youngest is 4).. Students will quickly learn not only the basics of music theory, but will be playing songs as early as their first lesson. It is extremely rewarding watching students have fun, excel, and fall in love with making music. I presently teach music at 3 schools (1 college) and only have a few lessons slots available. I look forward to working with you.

I've been studying trumpet for 15 years, and I'm eager to work with students of all ages. I will give students a firm foundation in trumpet fundamentals, while also focusing on what the student would like to learn. I specialize in jazz and contemporary music, though I am also trained in classical music.

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 feel very confident teaching Trumpet up to the advanced level. This is pretty much standard practice within the brass family :)

Trumpet is the most physical instrument that requires your whole body to work efficiently. Understanding the breath and how to relax the body goes a long way in learning the trumpet.

Take lessons with a experienced teacher that actively performs and teaches. What makes me a good teacher is the fact that I struggled during the first few years that I started playing. I had a work through those struggles in order to become the musician I am today, so I know how to break things down and to cater lessons to each individual student. There is no cookie cutter method for all, we each have our own issues to work on. Some naturally gifted teachers will just tell you to play something and make it work...but since I had to work hard to become successful, I can use what I learned to help you to achieve success. I will help you to build a strong fundamental base and to turn your weaknesses into strengths! Whether you are preparing for school band or ensemble, for honor band auditions, college auditions, or solo and ensemble festivals, I would be happy to help you to become the musician that you want to become.

Want to learn how to play your favorite songs or earn first chair in your local ensemble? I bring 18 years of experience in the classroom right into your home. I will work with you to improve your technique, sound and love of your instrument using a variety of classical, contemporary and ensemble literature to customize your learning experience to your musical goals.

There is a reason you want to play the trumpet; let's find it with fun, satisfying and efficient lessons!

My passion for music drives my desire to share it. I value having fun and enjoying what you do above all else so I try to teach in a lighthearted, friendly, peer-to-peer type of way. I think that musicians flourish when they are able to build on their own ability without the help of the teacher, so my goal is to enable you to become better than what I could ever teach you. I have studied the trumpet for almost 10 years and am excited to share what I know with the next generation of trumpeters!