Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2016
Trumpet
About Michelle K.
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Michelle completed her Masters in Trumpet Performance and Literature at the Eastman School of Music. Following graduation, she attended the Aspen Music Festival where she studied with Tom Hooten, Stuart Stephenson, Raymond Mase and David Krauss. She also had extensive study with the American Brass Quintet, especially Kevin Cobb and John Rojak who coached her brass quintet at Aspen.
Before attending Aspen, Michelle frequently performed with the historic Eastman Wind Ensemble while pursuing her master's degree. She was a featured soloist in the group’s performance of Dave Rivello’s While the Moon Looks Down. Michelle also successfully auditioned for the wind ensemble’s trumpet section for a ticketed concert with the Canadian Brass. She played in Cleveland's Severance Hall while on tour with the ensemble. In addition to the Eastman Wind Ensemble, Michelle performed frequently with the Eastman Philharmonia. Notably, she performed Mahler’s sixth symphony and also played principal trumpet in a concert with Joshua Bell under the direction of David Zinnman with the Philharmonia. While at Eastman, Michelle studied with James Thompson.
Previous to her Master's studies, Michelle graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Trumpet Performance at DePaul University where she studied with William Denton, Matthew Comerford, and Matthew Lee. In her time at DePaul, she performed in the DePaul Symphony Orchestra as well as the Wind Ensemble. She appeared with the Wind Ensemble on a television broadcast of Windy City Live for a special Veterans Day program. Michelle has performed at Chicago's Symphony Center as well as at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago. She has played for several well-known trumpeters such as Chris Martin, Charlie Geyer and Tony Plog.
Dedicated to music education, Michelle taught at the Eastman Community Music School as a trumpet intern and was selected to teach for the Aspen’s P.A.L.S. teaching program. Additionally, she has been an instructor for brass at high school marching band camps. Michelle recently moved to Asheville, NC where she recently became a substitute trumpet player for the Hendersonville Symphony and Brevard Philharmonic and is a member of the Pisgah Brass Quintet. She also teaches at Montreat college in as an adjunct music professor. Michelle primarily plays classical music, but also has some experience in jazz. She is able to teach students of all ages and ability levels.
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
4 PM-5:30 PM
Wednesday
4 PM-5:30 PM
Thursday
4 PM-5:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$27
45 minutes
$38
60 minutes
$49
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5 Reviews
Amy
Online
Michelle is awesome!! She is uniquely great at identifying the areas of your playing that can be improved and prescribing exactly the right exercises to correct them. I've been taking lessons with her for a little over a month after playing for about 5 years and I already feel like I've improved. You can really tell that she's an expert. Not to mention, she is very fun and nice. I highly recommend Michelle to anyone!!
Posted Oct 15, 2020
Gary
Online
Just had my first lesson with Michelle and I am delighted to have her as a teacher. She is knowledgeable and organized. I like how she starts with the basics including breathing and buzzing before progressing on to other things. I appreciate her warm personalty and patience since I am coming back to the trumpet after a long hiatus I am looking forward to the next lesson!
Posted Mar 19, 2020
Bryan
Student's home
You will not find a more qualified trumpet instructor in the Asheville area. Michelle brings a wealth of knowledge to the table along with a positive and encouraging attitude. Michelle is qualified by her BM in trumpet performance from DePaul University and her MM in Instrumental performance and Literature from the renown Eastman School of Music. Students will enjoy taking lessons from her and will excel in their musical studies!
Posted Oct 9, 2019
Experience
Adjunct Professor
Feb, 2020 - PresentMontreat College
Taught an online course titled "Music in the U.S"
Piano Teacher
Jan, 2020 - PresentPiano Lab
Beginning piano lessons teacher and substitute
Pianist
Sep, 2019 - PresentRiceville Community Church
Trumpeter
Sep, 2019 - PresentPisgah Brass Quintet
Trumpet Substitute
Jul, 2019 - PresentBrevard Philharmonic Orchestra
Trumpet Substitute
Jun, 2019 - PresentHendersonville Symphony Orchestra
Beginning Piano Instructor
Sep, 2018 - May, 2019Falls View Academy
Trumpet Instructor
Sep, 2017 - May, 2019Eastman Community Music School
Education
Trumpet Performance
Sep, 2012 - Jun, 2016DePaul University
Trumpet
Jun, 2019 - Aug, 2019Aspen Music Festival
MM Trumpet Performance and Literature
Sep, 2017 - May, 2019Eastman School of Music
Awards
Susan Slaughter Solo Competition
Jul, 2012Women's Brass Conference
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
4 PM-5:30 PM
Wednesday
4 PM-5:30 PM
Thursday
4 PM-5:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$27
45 minutes
$38
60 minutes
$49
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