French Horn Lessons in Clarkston. Amazing Teachers.

I use a variety of materials to best fit what the student needs and would like to get out of taking lessons. I enjoy teaching and playing music and I try to make sure my students have fun as well!

I am an experienced French horn teacher of 5+ years, specializing in the elementary and intermediate levels of the instrument. I am currently enrolled at The Catholic University of America, earning an Artist Diploma in French Horn Performance. I grew up immersed in music, having a bass trombonist father recently retired from 25+ years in the U.S. Army Band. During my high school years I was a member of the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras in the DC Metropolitan area. I was also a member of Brass of Peace, a scholarship program for gifted young musicians, which was directed by former hornist of the National Philharmonic, Sylvia Alimena. I made Virginia All-District and All-State bands several years in a row. I have personally studied with Phil Munds (former Baltimore Symphony Principal Horn), Kelly Satterwhite (current U.S. Army Concert Band Principal Horn), and currently study with Eric Moore (former U.S. Navy Band Principal Horn). In the spring of 2020, I made the semifinals ...

My teaching style is aimed more toward children and early intermediates. I like to get kids and teens excited about music, teaching them how to read and technical playing, as well as all the possibilities with playing horn. We will walk through the basics of reading and playing, and I will play with them - so they can see and hear the fingering and tone. I also appreciate questions from students, and discussing the types of horns and discover their goals with music. I would tailor their lessons to focus on their goals however encourage well-rounded learning for them to succeed in any aspect of playing.

French Horn lessons, like any instrument, should be a lot of fun! You are wanting to take them to further your personal art style, and you should have the opportunity to enjoy it!

I think that lessons with me would be both fun and rewarding. I love to tell jokes and due to being a section leader back in high school, I have lots of experience improving people while making the experience very enjoyable.

I have been playing French Horn for 7 Years. I am currently attending UNT and Majoring in Music Education. Once I graduate I am planning to find a job as a band director.

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

I teach hornists of all ages, and have been teaching privately for 6 years! I have a music education and horn performance background and teach based off the learning styles that best meet a student’s needs. I have experience with teaching young and mature beginners, elementary-high school, and college. I love helping students prepare for college auditions and exploring different options as to how music can be a part of their life. A unique process I love for teaching : using my students’ favorite song or artist to build fundamentals on the horn!