Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 9-50
Speaks English
Teaching since 2013
BA Jazz Performance
Learn trumpet fast from an expert teacher with 15+ years of playing experience
Chris’s trumpet pedagogical practices are derived from multiple sources. For his beginner students, he utilizes “Essential Elements for Band” from Hal Leonard to create a solid foundation of sound pedagogy and engaging music to start their musical adventure. “Essential Elements” features both familiar songs and specific exercises to focus the student on the unique characteristics and unique sounds of their instrument. After the student reaches an intermediate level, Chris implements method books by Arban, Clarke, and Irons into the practice routine to further improve technical facility and be able to perform more challenging and advanced pieces. For those students interested in learning how to play jazz, supplies them with ear-training techniques, sheet music of jazz standards, and listening material for reference. He also demonstrates characteristics of this type of music including musical patterns that can be applied over common harmonic sequences and landmark solos for further music theory analysis and understanding.
Chris strongly believes that learning music is not only for future professional musicians; everybody can benefit from understanding the basics and hold a new appreciation for music.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Eagle Creek Center Blvd
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Sunday
9 AM-2 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$25
60 minutes
$45
About Christopher S.
Chris is a trumpet and piano instructor based in Orlando, Florida. who has experience with all levels and abilities. He believes in tailoring his approach with each student based on their own musical goals – whether they are hoping to master the basics or pursue music professionally – and strives to always provide personalized, enthusiastic, and productive lessons.
Chris began his musical journey playing trumpet at age 11. Beginning with the study of classical music, his love of music grew quickly, and he excelled in the Florida All-County bands. Under the tutelage of Jeremy Cadle, Chris continued to sharpen his technical skills and develop his musicianship, and ultimately earned a chair in the Florida All-State Symphonic Band his senior year. This foundation of classical music was later complemented by a passion for jazz, which led him to continue his musical studies in college.
As a trumpet student in the jazz department at Florida State University, Chris studied under renowned trumpeter Scotty Barnhart. During his undergraduate years with Mr. Barnhart developed an extensive repertoire, high level of improvisational skills, and strong understanding of the jazz lineage and tradition. Outside of the jazz scene, Chris was a featured soloist with the FSU Marching Chiefs. By playing the lead and solo trumpet chairs in the university big bands and combos, Chris further garnered his performance abilities and started playing various local gigs. In addition to playing in jazz groups and Latin ensembles throughout local venues, he was a pit orchestra musician for several productions, such as “Guys & Dolls,” “White Christmas,” “A Chorus Line,” and more. When he wasn't in class or performing, he offered private trumpet lessons to middle and high school students in the area. Chris earned his Bachelor’s in Music with a concentration in Jazz Performance in 2015.
Upon graduation, Chris spent time in New York City in pursuit of more musical opportunities. While there, he collaborated with other NY musicians in the form of jams and recording sessions. He also performed with bands in various venues including the Count Basie Orchestra at Birdland. Chris moved to the Washington, D.C. area in 2019, has since performed with funk/rock bands, church groups, and jazz big bands, and spent 2020-2022 back in NYC. Chris is back in Florida and based in Orlando, FL. He continues to perform regularly, while sharing his knowledge and experience by giving lessons to aspiring music students.
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Experience
Trumpet Instructor
Oct, 2020 - PresentRichardson School of Music
- Teach virtual lessons to trumpet students of various ages and skill levels - Craft lesson syllabus based on each individual student's experience and musical goals
Trumpet Instructor
Jul, 2011 - PresentChris
- Provides private lessons to trumpet students of all ages and skill levels - Creates a customized practice routine to best guide the student's progress - Focuses on the fundamentals of technique, musicality, and repertoire
Education
BA Jazz Performance
Jun, 2011 - Dec, 2015Florida State University
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Eagle Creek Center Blvd
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Sunday
9 AM-2 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$25
60 minutes
$45
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