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Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedIn comparison... Ear training is equivalent to hearing the words in your head the split second before you say them - allowing you to say the exact words you mean to say.
About Nick M.
I am a 29 year old, energetic teacher of almost any instrument, with my main instrument being trumpet. I have my masters in jazz studies from The University of North Texas, near Dallas Texas. I also have been teaching since 2008!
As a performing musician in the DFW area my goal is to help students understand how music works, develop great practice techniques, and create a hobby or profession that will last a lifetime.
*** Lesson Details ***
Each lesson is an hour long consisting of several different parts to help students to understand music from several different view points.
- First we engage in some guided listening to broaden our perspective of music and learn about the history of music.
- Second we work on fundamentals that help us to play music. This is like learning the alphabet before you learn to spell. We don't skimp on this part!
- Third we work our mind from a theoretical approach to understand the math behind how music works.
- Finally we spend the last third of the lesson applying all of this knowledge to a solo, song, or lesson book.
I aim to give you the tools to study the music you want to study!
*** Equipment ***
Students should have a stand and their instrument for our first lesson. After the first lesson we will pick a book, song, or solo based on your level. If you need help, I can help you to find an affordable quality instrument.
*** Specialties ***
Jazz Improvisation/Performance
Classical Trumpet
Cover Band (Trumpet)
Beginner Trumpet or Piano
Theory at all levels.
Solo Music Preparation
Audition Prep.
How to make a band.
Music Management (how to manage a band).
How to get a gig (any age level).
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My son started taking lessons a year ago, Nick used his strengths to help him learn. He has become inspired with the trumpet, and started to play a little every day.

I am taking online lessons with Nick, and he has helped me to understand what it is to be a musician. Before I started taking lessons, if someone asked me to play something, I was not able to do it without getting a sheet of music out and struggling A LOT. Now I am starting to be able to play the music I want to play, both by ear and reading. He teaches much more than just playing band music. I wish I could take more than a few lessons this summer.

I have a 8 year old daughter and 10 year old son both have been learning Piano for the last 2 years. Nick takes a holistic approach in teaching piano as opposed to sticking with the book. It includes creating a passion about listening different music, learning scales and chords outside of the book. I have recommended Nick to all my friends

My son has been playing piano for 3 years, and after coming to have lessons with Nick on the third year, I realized how much he includes in his lessons. The previous piano teacher had never talked about listening to music, music history, or music theory! Thanks for your hard work Nick! I’d recommend him to anyone.

Great way to learn jazz. Nick has me listening to a bunch of great music and practicing actual jazz standards. I hope to start a jazz band this year - he has helped me to get to get this organized as well.

Thanks for your great teaching! I am a 30 year old trumpeter, learning for the first time. Nick was able to listen to my goals and my current ability, in order to give me appropriate homework! I am actually proud of my accomplishment so far.

Nick is wonderful and I highly recommend him. He is patient, knowledgeable and has a real excitement for teaching. My son truly enjoys the lessons.

Nick is very patient and dedicated. Our daughter really enjoys his lessons, and is learning a lot from him. I would strongly recommend Nick, he is a great teacher, very flexible, punctual, sincere and overall a very nice guy.
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Freelance Musician
Aug 2016 - PresentNM Music
Nick performs in DFW with several jazz bands, cover bands, and his own band the NM Jazztet.
Private Instructor
Jan 2014 - PresentNM Music
Nick has his own studio, in addition to take lessons.
Assistant band director
Nov 2013 - Aug 2014Fort Worth ISD
Before Nick went to receive a masters degree from University of North Texas, he worked as a Assistant Band Director in the FW ISD.
Education
Masters in Jazz Studies
Aug 2014 - Jun 2017University of North Texas
Music Education
Aug 2008 - Dec 2012Mansfield a University Of PA
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
Certifications
TX Music Education
Aug 2013TMEA
PA Music Education
Jan 2013PMEA
Awards
Service and Dedication Award
May 2014FWISD - Joycelyn Barnett
Leadership Award
May 2014Fort Worth ISD - Joycelyn Barnett
Affiliations
Texas Music Educators Association
Aug 2017Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
Jan 2012Let Our Student Counselors Help You
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