Fork, MD Tuba 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.

I equally cover fundamentals, technique, tone production, solo rep., orchestral music, jazz and anything else the student might be interested in.

I have many years of band and brass experience. I am a trumpet performer, and have had several great tuba students. Recommended Listening:

Oystein Baadsvik

35 + yrs playing/teaching experience
Classical to Jazz
Fun mixed with work

I have been teaching brass 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 do not own a tuba but have a mouthpiece and am very experienced with one. In our lessons we will develop proper form in terms of posture as well as breathing. We will work out many of the technical aspects of the tuba from sound to valve work as well as tuning. Students will be exposed to intense classical repertoire based on level as well as introduction to tuba in the brass band style for versatility as a musician.

I have been teaching privately tuba/euphonium and chamber music lessons for the past 9 years. I have had students in the Ohio All - State Band and Orchestra and many students who continue to major in music in college in conservatories across the US. I use my experience as a performer and teacher of many styles of music to help adapt my lessons for the individual students learning style.

Teaching the tuba is a particular passion of mine. I have enjoyed helping students with sound production, technique and developing their musicality. I believe in building a firm foundation with a good tone quality and proper technique. I enjoy helping students reach their potential!

Why take lessons from me? Simple, I am a highly successful musician in the fields of orchestral music, chamber music, and solo music. I have been playing music for 20 years as of 2017. I have over 15 years experience teaching at the beginner, intermediate, advanced, collegiate, and professional level. I have been a professional musician for over 10 years now, and I actually make my living off of playing and teaching music! If you have any desire to make a career out of music, or even just enjoy it as a hobby, I would love to share my love of music with you!

Learn how to master the art of tuba playing with a current Juilliard student. David Freeman, 21, has studied with Alan Baer of the New York Philharmonic for the past 4 years, and is expected to graduate from The Juilliard School in 2018. Originally from Los Angeles, David has had the pleasure of taking lessons with and working alongside many of LA's top tuba players, including Jim Self, Norm Pearson, Jeff Anderson, Scott Sutherland, and John van Houten. His lessons focus on preparing students of any level to take auditions, apply for schools/colleges, and play in bands/orchestras.