Arcadia, OK Trumpet Lessons

As a professional brass musician, I have been teaching brass instruments for over twelve years.

For the beginner level, I have introduced many students to their first instrument ensuring that fundamentals are in place. At the intermediate level, I have helped many students advance in competitions and seat assignments within their band program. As a collegiate educator, I have given masterclasses at universities and private lessons to music performance students preparing for auditions and solo recitals.

I have taught online lessons for over four years and have used multiple online communication platforms to teach effective lessons. My students truly enjoy the online interaction during their lessons.

I have taught a wide variety of ages - everyone from 10 years old to 76 years old. One of the great joys I have in teaching is that each student brings their own unique strengths to lessons. My goal is to raise their level of playing while always having fun.

My primary performing instrument. I have studied with several masters of the trumpet, and still study with several world wide trumpet performers. The struggle I have gone through to go from Saxophone to Trumpet was tremendous, and included braces, and the whole 9 yards. I currently study with:

Adam Rapa
Mike Williams
Shawn Williams
Kathryn Adduci
Jef Lewis
John Worley

(Yes, all of them!)

Having played in groups like Wind Ensembles, Orchestras, Quintets, Jazz Ensembles, Brass Bands, Combos, etc., I can and will teach any and all styles from beginner to advanced levels. I will push you as hard as you want to be pushed from your lessons, and can help you become competitive in auditions for jobs, gigs, honor bands, and school. I have a methodical approach to the instrument which includes not only the physical aspect of the trumpet, but the mental aspect, which is largely ignored.

I am a classically trained trumpet player and teacher. My approach to teaching trumpet focuses on building a strong foundation of good sound production and technique. I have a holistic approach to teaching, instilling in my students the fundamentals of music theory, ear training, and listening.

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.

I have Bachelor's degree about classic trumpet in South Korea and Master degree about Jazz trumpet in Manhattan School of Music.
I can teach with English, Chinese, and Korean.
Experienced teacher of 4 years, specializing in the beginner to advenced trumpet student! All ages welcome. Lessons are customized and catered to the needs/goals of each student.

I recently retired, after 37 years of teaching beginners through high school age students. In addition, I have remained active my entire life as a Trumpet player, performing in orchestras, concert bands, jazz ensembles, brass ensembles and as a soloist throughout the Twin Cities area. Many of my students (hundreds!) have auditioned and qualified for All-State Bands, honor bands, college scholarships, etc. My goals as a teacher: help the student learn to love making music on the Trumpet, help them increase their Trumpet skills significantly and help them grow as a happy person exploring the fun and exciting world of music!

I am a professional musician who tours the country playing with numerous groups! I have a ton of experience teaching for 10 years all ages from 3rd grade to retired police detectives.
You will learn pop songs, jazz tunes, classical music, and learn to have a deeper appreciation for music!

Hello! Welcome to my profile.
I throughly enjoy teaching trumpet to players at all age and ability levels. I teach in a very specific approach tailored to each individual player. I strive cultivate critical thinking when it comes to trumpet and teaching the student how to identify issues with their own playing and how to fix them.