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Piano with Lucas S.

Detroit, Michigan

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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2010
Master of Music in Jazz Studies

    Piano Prowess Starts Here: Unleash Your Inner Virtuoso with Beginner-Friendly Keys!

    Embark on your musical journey with beginner piano lessons that transcend the ordinary. In my lessons, I prioritize a holistic approach, fostering a love for music alongside fundamental piano skills. Tailored to meet the unique needs of beginners, my teaching style combines patience, encouragement, and a touch of creativity. I believe in making each lesson an engaging experience, blending essential techniques with the joy of creating beautiful melodies from the very start. Whether you're a complete novice or someone returning to the keys, my emphasis on building a strong foundation ensures that you not only learn to play the piano but also develop a lasting passion for the art. From interactive exercises to curated repertoire, each session is crafted to nurture confidence, ignite curiosity, and set you on a path of musical discovery. Together, we'll turn your introductory piano moments into the beginning of a lifelong musical adventure.

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    Calumet St
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    10 AM-3 PM
    Tuesday
    10 AM-5 PM
    Wednesday
    10 AM-5 PM
    Thursday
    10 AM-5 PM
    Friday
    10 AM-5 PM
    Saturday
    1 PM-5 PM
    Sunday
    10 AM-5 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $25
    45 minutes
    $38
    60 minutes
    $50

    About Lucas S.

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    I am a trumpet player originally from Columbus, Ohio who has built performance experience in both the midwest and New York. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies Performance from Ohio State University and a Master's degree from Michigan State University's prestigious Jazz Studies department. My playing experience reaches across many genres including jazz, classical, hip hop, rock, soul, Latin, and most any genre you could play trumpet in. I've had the opportunity to perform with such musicians as Lewis Nash, Rodney Whitaker, Carl Allen, John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton, Michael Dease, Stefon Harris, Byron Stripling, Aaron Diehl, Carmen Bradford, and more, as a member of various ensembles or as a sideman. As a student, I spent my undergrad years at Ohio State studying with jazz trumpet great Byron Stripling. Through his teachings, I have extensive knowledge of both jazz and classical trumpet techniques and what we as trumpet players need to do in order to be successful. I've also spent most of my playing career playing lead trumpet in large Jazz ensembles and have lots of insight and exercises that deal with expanding your range on the instrument. Most recently I received an award at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Jack Rudin College Jazz Championship for being an Outstanding Trumpet soloist and was a member of the MSU brass section that received the award for Best Brass Section. I also perform as a member of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra led by the incredible Byron Stripling. My teaching style is positive, supportive, patient, constructive, focused on the individual student's needs, and enjoyable. I will work at your pace and I care deeply about each of my students and their success. If you have any questions, please let me know, and I look forward to helping you achieve your musical goals!
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    5 Reviews
    Travis
    Online
    He taught me how to do stuff I don’t know about
    Posted Dec 13, 2023
    Brett
    Teacher's studio
    A great start to my son's trumpet lessons!
    Posted Oct 19, 2023
    Shen
    Teacher's studio
    Prior to taking lessons with Lucas, I had little to no experience with the trumpet. He was really understanding and met me at my skill level when he taught me, and there has been a noticeable improvement in my trumpet and music skills since I started taking lessons with him. Lucas has a lot of passion for music and patience for his students and it definitely shows when he teaches!
    Posted Jun 3, 2022
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    Experience

    Free Lance Musician

    Jan, 2017 - Present

    Self-Employed

    I play trumpet in a variety of groups including salsa bands, hip hop groups, and big bands. I currently perform as a leader of my own quintet, member of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, and the trumpet player of Michigan salsa group Salsa Verde.

    Jazz Trumpet Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Sep, 2021 - May, 2023

    Michigan State University

    Taught trumpet lessons and graduate/undergraduate jazz arranging courses as a teaching assistant at Michigan State University.

    Education

    Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Performance

    Aug, 2017 - May, 2021

    Ohio State University

    Master of Music in Jazz Studies

    Sep, 2021 - May, 2023

    Michigan State University

    Awards

    Outstanding Soloist

    Feb, 2019

    Elmhurst Jazz Festival

    Jack Rudin Jazz Championship Winner

    Apr, 2022

    Jazz at Lincoln Center

    Outstanding Soloist

    Apr, 2022

    Jazz at Lincoln Center

    Outstanding Brass Section

    Apr, 2022

    Jazz at Lincoln Center

    Graduate Teaching Associate - Jazz Studies

    Sep, 2021

    Michigan State University

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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