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Teaches Beginner
Age: 5+
Speaks English, Spanish
Teaching since 2010
Education and Environmental Studies
About Michael D.
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I have been teaching trombone privately for 7 years. I love teaching, especially building confidence and a sense of pride in the skills which my students attain. I work towards also being able to impart the true end goal, a lifetime of musical enjoyment.
I am living on Camano this summer. Feel free to request a lesson if you're unsure of my availability. I'm happy to clarify!
I perform in any place and setting I can get my hands on. In small combos, in medium ensembles and in big bands, as a back-up for vocalists and miscellaneous. I love engaging an audience, a skill I have used also performing and hosting with an improv troupe for more than 3 years.
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4 Reviews
Brooks
Student's home
Excellent knowledge and ease of communication
Posted Dec 12, 2017
John
Student's home
Michael is an excellent musician and teacher. He is patient, nurturing, encouraging, enthusiastic, and fun. I highly recommend him.
Posted Jul 3, 2017
Dan
Student's home
Michael is an excellent teacher as he communicates well with his students and has such a welcoming personality that encourages students to do their best. He gives students appropriate music that will challenge them at their current playing ability along with making it fun to learn and move on to the next level.He would be an excellent choice for a private teacher for trombone.
Posted Jul 2, 2017
Experience
Trombone Section Member
Sep, 2017 - PresentTacoma Pierce County Jazz Big Band
Trombone Section Leader
Sep, 2017 - PresentIndigo Jazz Band
Assistant Group Teacher
Sep, 2013 - Jul, 2014Seattle Music Partners
Band Assistant Teacher
Aug, 2013 - PresentJane Addams Middle School
Education
Top Jazz Band All 3 Years
Sep, 2009 - Jun, 2012Hamilton IMS
Education and Environmental Studies
Sep, 2017The Evergreen State College
Graduated 4 Years from Garfield High School Top Jazz band
Sep, 2012 - Jun, 2017Garfield
Awards
Outstanding Jazz Soloist
Oct, 2015Lionel Hampton Jazz Competition
Outstanding Trombone Section
May, 2016Essentially Ellignton: Wynton Marsalis
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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