Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2004
Master of Jazz Performance
About Gregory H.
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As a younger brother at the age of five, I began studying the piano because my older sister did. After my foundation in music strengthened I fell in love with the trumpet. At first, each note took time to develop and I enjoyed the challenge. The trumpet allowed me to travel all over the Southeast later in life and even to China with a 1940's Radio Show. I enjoyed many top-level bands the kindled my love and passion for good music. I want to share that kindling with my students in a nurturing and guiding situation, just like my teachers gave me.
I used to go to lessons and become so motivated and inspired that I thought I could change the world. I always knew that I would want to give back exactly that. As my performance opportunities grew into venues like Churchill Grounds, The Rialto, and The Variety Playhouse in Atlanta and Radio City Music Hall, 54 Below, The Jazz Standard, Bowery Ballroom, Shapeshifter and Flushing Town Hall in New York, my fire for wanting to develop my teaching did also. I was always thinking back to what my old teachers gave me, inspiration. I then understood that inspiration is the key to success in life.
*** Lesson Details ***
Lessons will be something the student looks forward to every week. We will work through common method books and learn material that the student has an interest in. For example, some students want to learn to play high notes, a popular song, improvise, or write their own songs. I am a laid back guy, but I do expect effort in the lessons and at home. I believe whatever you put into music is what you get out of it, and I will inspire and motivate the student to get as much out of the lessons as they can. Students will create, with my advisement, and update short term and long term goals every few months.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Keyboard or Piano and Music Stand
*** Travel Equipment ***
They should provide their instrument, instrument care products (valve oil), method books and sheet music.
*** Specialties ***
I specialize in jazz and classical music. I use many common methods depending on how the student tends to learn the best, and will even combine different methods if the student requires it.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
31-Crescent St. 7B
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
7 AM-1 PM
Tuesday
7 AM-12 PM
Wednesday
7 AM-11:30 AM
Thursday
7 AM-5 PM
Sunday
12 PM-4 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$45
45 minutes
$60
60 minutes
$75
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26 Reviews
Katya Bankowsky
Student's home
Gregory is a great teacher. He makes it fun and breaks it all down really well. Greg is a real pleasure to learn with!
Posted Nov 21, 2020
Gil
Online
I've had just 3 lessons with Gregory and I'm making great strides thanks to his intimate knowledge of the horn. His manner of teaching is so relaxing that it helps no feel so stressed to play. I look forward to my next lesson. He drives you in a direction that works best to the student. Hes a great teacher.
Posted May 28, 2020
Gil
Online
I'm 58yrs old and a comeback player. I haven't played in over 40yrs. Yesterday was my 2nd class with him. And I was amazed at how my playing is already showing progress thanks to Gregory. He puts you at ease almost immediately. He is very patient and through his instruction I've gained more confidence in my playing. Gregory gets 5 stars for his demeanor, trumpet and overall music knowledge. He is the go to instructor in my opinion.
Gil R
Posted May 13, 2020
Experience
Freelance Musician
Jan, 2002 - PresentGreg Hammontree
Musician for hire
Education
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies
Aug, 2005 - May, 2009Georgia State University
Master of Jazz Performance
Sep, 2010 - May, 2012CUNY, Queens College
Awards
Music Scholarship
Jul, 2005Friends of Johnny Mercer Scholarship Foundation
Employment of the Year Award
Dec, 2012Louis Armstrong House Museum
Music Scholarship
Sep, 2010CUNY, Queens College
Academic Scholarship
Aug, 2005HOPE Scholarship of Georgia
Music Scholarship
Aug, 2005School of Music Foundation Scholarship, Georgia State University
Affiliations
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Jan, 2012The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Gregory's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
31-Crescent St. 7B
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
7 AM-1 PM
Tuesday
7 AM-12 PM
Wednesday
7 AM-11:30 AM
Thursday
7 AM-5 PM
Sunday
12 PM-4 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$45
45 minutes
$60
60 minutes
$75
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