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Jeffrey C.
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About Jeffrey C.

As a professional trombonist/tubist for over three decades, I have managed a large lesson studio and have sent many students to the nation's top tier music schools. I am often able to fix problems in embouchure formation and other issues regarding the fundamentals of brass playing.

Teaches all skill levels

Teaching since 1995

Doctor of Musical Arts in Compostion

Teaches ages 10+

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Subject: Trumpet
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Teaches 5 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
This teacher is not currently accepting students
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Teacher's Studio

Dr. Cortazzo is a phenomenal instructor. I have taken lessons for many years and he has enabled me to grow as a musician and perform/compete to my highest potential. Thank you so much!

Posted Jun 18, 2022
Online

I enjoyed my lesson with Jeffrey. There were no technical hiccups, and the connection/audio was fine for an online lesson. He didn't waste any time and quickly got to the meat of the issues that I have been having. We have a good plan underway to address those problems and I firmly believe that I will advance quickly and far under his tutelage.

Posted Feb 18, 2022
Teacher's Studio

Dr. Cortazzo is an amazing instructor and one of the best bass trombone instructors in the country. He taught my son bass trombone for 7 years. His expert knowledge of music theory, jazz and classical bass trombone repertoire are top notch. He has excellent contacts in the music industry from his many years of playing in the country's premiere jazz and classical groups. He knows how to motivate his students to do their best. He consistently challenged my son to audition and participate in the region's best music groups and win state and national competitions. With Dr. Cortazzo's guidance and encouragement, my son was able to get a music scholarship to attend a prestigious college and music school and follow his dreams to become a professional musician. I can't recommend Dr. Cortazzo enough!

Posted Jan 10, 2022
Utility Trombone
Jun 2019 - Present
Washington Symphonic Brass
Bass Trombonist/Tubist
Sep 2017 - Present
Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
Bass Trombonist
Sep 2005 - Present
National Philharmonic
Bass/Contrabass Trombone
Sep 1997 - Present
The Capitol Bones
Bass Trombonist
Jun 1992 - Jun 2018
The United States Army Band, "Pershing's Own" Washington DC
Doctor of Musical Arts in Compostion
Aug 2011 - May 2017
The Catholic University of America
Master of Music in Bass Trombone Performance
Sep 1990 - May 1992
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science in Music Education
Aug 1981 - May 1986
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
American Federation of Musicians
Jan 2000
A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.
Pi Kappa Lambda
Jun 1993
An American honor society for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professors of music. There are currently 205 active chapters and approximately 64,500 individual members.
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America
Dec 1982
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America (also known as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Mu Alpha, or simply Sinfonia) is an American collegiate social[1] fraternity for men with a special interest in music. The fraternity is open to men "who, through a love for music, can assist in the fulfillment of [its] Object and ideals either by adopting music as a profession, or by working to advance the cause of music in America."

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Instructor details
Subject: Trumpet
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Teaches 5 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
This teacher is not currently accepting students