Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 10+

Teaching since 1995

Doctor of Musical Arts in Compostion

Learn trumpet with a world-class musician

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Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Wednesday

11:30 AM-6 PM

Saturday

7 AM-9:30 AM

Sunday

1 PM-6 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$50

45 minutes

$69

60 minutes

$94

90 minutes

$138

About Jeffrey C.

5.0

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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.

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4 Reviews

Matthew

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

Ken

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

Taghrid

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

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Experience

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

Education

Bachelor of Science in Music Education

Aug, 1981 - May, 1986

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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

Affiliations

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 &amp;quot;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.&amp;quot;

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.

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