Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 10+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1980
Doctorate of Musical Arts
Play the Trumpet with Confidence with Easy Lessons from a Certified Pro
My lessons create a fun and motivational learning environment that promotes goal setting, good habits, positive self esteem based on tangible accomplishments, and an appreciation for the rewards of diligence and perseverance.
My services include music lessons in trumpet, jazz improvisation, music theory, jazz theory, and audition preparation.
I am currently the Principal Trumpeter in the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra, Assistant Principal Trumpet with the Grant Park Summer Music Festival Orchestra, Principal Trumpet with the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra, and former Assistant Principal Trumpet with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. I have performed with the Chicago Symphony and Milwaukee Symphony.
I Hold a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from the University of South Carolina and I am a certified band director with 5 years band directing experience.
I particularly enjoy audition coaching, having won three international symphony orchestra auditions myself. My students have jobs in symphony orchestras and military bands around the world.
I use audio/video, computer, and MIDI technology to aid in the learning process and to enhance the enjoyment that comes with making music.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Allison Ct. Glenview IL
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
8 AM-9 AM
Saturday
8 AM-3 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$59
45 minutes
$87
60 minutes
$117
90 minutes
$167
About Bill D.
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Bill is in his sixth season as Principal Trumpet with the Lyric Opera of Chicago and his third season as Assistant Principal Trumpet with the Grant Park Summer Music Festival Orchestra. He was a member of the trumpet faculty at DePaul University for five years and has presented performances and masterclasses at Northwestern, Roosevelt, and Northern Illinois Universities. Bill frequently performs as Principal Trumpet with the Chicago Philharmonic
Orchestra and has appeared with the Chicago Symphony and the Milwaukee Symphony. He has also performed works in numerous chamber ensembles in the Chicago area including Walton’s Fa- cade with the Dempster Street Pro-Musica Chamber Ensemble, Bach’s 2nd Brandenberg Concerto and Poulenc’s le Bal Masque for WFMT radio’s Summer Rush Hour concerts. In 2014 Bill was featured as guest soloist with the Sibiu Philharmonic in Sibiu Romania. More recently he performed as guest soloist at the National Brass Band Competition Gala Concert.
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18 Reviews
Gil
Online
Just started studying with Bill. He's already given me some good recommendations to improve my playing, and he is encouraging. I left the lesson motivated. I'm really looking forward to studying with Bill!
Posted Sep 9, 2020
Ethan
Online
Bill is very passionate. He teaches me all the techniques and trying to help me make a much better sound. He is strict to get every notes correct while other teachers allow easy passes. He also corrects my old habits. He is a wonderful teacher who really teaches fundamentals.
Posted May 22, 2020
Pat
Online
Exactly what I was looking for.!
Posted May 2, 2020
Experience
Assistant Principal Trumpet
Jun, 2017 - PresentGrant Park Music Festival Orchestra
Principal Trumpet
Sep, 2016 - PresentChicago Philharmonic Orchestra
Principal Trumpet
Sep, 2012 - PresentLyric Opera of Chicago
Adjunct Professor
Sep, 2012 - Jun, 2018DePaul University
Assistant Principal Trumpet
Sep, 2010 - Jun, 2013Alabama Symphony Orchestra
Education
Bachelors of Music Performance
Sep, 1980 - May, 1984Wichita State University
Doctorate of Musical Arts
Sep, 2003 - Dec, 2005University of South Carolina
Mathematics K-12 teaching certificate
Sep, 1994 - May, 1995Augusta State University
Master of Trumpet Performance
Sep, 1984 - May, 1986Arizona State University
Certifications
K-12 Mathematics
May, 1995Georgia Department of Education
K-12 Music
Aug, 1997Georgia Department of Education
Languages
English
Professional Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Allison Ct. Glenview IL
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
8 AM-9 AM
Saturday
8 AM-3 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$59
45 minutes
$87
60 minutes
$117
90 minutes
$167
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