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Ear Training with Peter E.

Santa Rosa, California

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Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1983
Master of Fine Arts in Jazz Studies

    About Peter E.

    I have been teaching private lessons for over 30 years. I work with students on the mechanics of trumpet playing which lead to the ability to execute solid fundamentals consistently. This allows my students to function in a variety of musical settings with a secure foundation. Any player can improve if they apply a well-considered approach to material appropriate for their current level of development. My strength as a teacher (and player) lies in my versatility, patience, and persistence (as well as my sense of humor and ability to connect with students and players as human beings). Ear training and music theory are taught as an integrated support for trumpet performance. Audition preparation rests on the work that has occurred during lessons which is supported by consistent, daily practice.

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    3 PM-4 PM
    Tuesday
    3 PM-3:30 PM
    Wednesday
    3 PM-5 PM
    Thursday
    3 PM-4:30 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    45 minutes
    $40
    60 minutes
    $50
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    Experience

    Applied Music (Trumpet) Instructor

    Sep, 2011 - Present

    Santa Rosa Junior College

    Studio Trumpet Instructor

    Sep, 2008 - Present

    Pacific Union College

    Adjunct Jazz Instructor

    Sep, 2001 - May, 2011

    Sonoma State University

    Beginning Jazz Improvisation, Jazz, History, Jazz Combos, Jazz Arranging Guest Lecturer: Jazz Composition, American Music

    Adjunct Jazz Instructor

    Sep, 2001 - Dec, 2001

    Napa Valley College

    Jazz Appreciation

    Studio Trumpet Instructor

    Sep, 1999 - May, 2011

    Sonoma State University

    Trumpet Coach

    Sep, 1996 - Present

    San Francisco North Bay Schools

    Currently: Maria Carillo High, Analy High, Montgomery High, Redwood High, Windsor High, Windsor Middle

    Orchestral Experience

    Sep, 1996 - Present

    "Classical" Trumpet Artist

    Cinnebar Theater Opera Orchestra (1st trumpet) Benicia Ballet Orchestra (1st trumpet) Ukiah Symphony (assistant principal) Lake County Symphony (2nd trumpet) Fort Bragg Symphony (1st trumpet) Santa Rosa Chamber Orchestra (1st trumpet) Cotati (American) Philharmonic Orchestra (1st trumpet) Healsburg (Raven Theater) Philharmonic Orchestra (1st trumpet) Pacific Union College Orchestra (guest principal trumpet) 5th St. Brass Quintet (1st trumpet) Polished Brass Quintet (1st trumpet) Sonoma State University Faculty Brass Quintet (1st trumpet) Sonoma Valley Chorale Brass Choir

    Adjunct Jazz Instructor

    Jun, 1996 - Present

    Santa Rosa Junior College

    Currently: Jazz Appreciation Previously: Beginning Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Combos, Jazz Big-Band Guest Lecturer: Intermediate Jazz Improvisation, Jazz/Pop Theory

    Album Credits

    Dec, 1995 - Sep, 2013

    Jazz Trumpet Artist

    Mel Graves "Ear Shot" Bonnie Brooks "You are the Song in Me" Steve Wolf "Joy Button" Al Gruber "This Ain't the Last Time"

    Racetrack Bugler

    Jun, 1985 - Present

    Northern California Fair Circuit

    I have been the bugler each summer (29 years) for mixed breed horse racing at: Sonoma County, San Joaquin County, Solano County, Alameda County, Humboldt County, Cal Expo Harness and Sacramento State Fairs

    Jazz Performance Experience

    Sep, 1983 - Present

    Jazz Trumpet Artist

    I have played with ensembles featuring well-known Jazz Artists such as: Bobby Shew, Carl Fontana, Joe Williams, Bruce Forman, Mel Graves, Randy Vincent, George Marsh,Tom Scott, Albert Heath, James Newton, and Charlie Haden.

    Education

    Associate Arts Degree in Liberal Arts (Music)

    Sep, 1983 - Jun, 1985

    Santa Rosa Junior College

    Master of Fine Arts in Jazz Studies

    Sep, 1989 - May, 1991

    California Institute of the Arts

    Bachelor of Music Degree in Professional Music

    Sep, 1985 - Dec, 1987

    Berklee College of Music

    Certifications

    Teacher of the Alexander Technique

    Apr, 2011

    American Society for the Alexander Technique

    Completed 1620 Hours of Training at the Northern California Center for the Alexander Technique in Redwood City/San Francisco, CA. with additional training at the Constructive Teaching Centre in London.

    Awards

    Art Farmer Jazz Master's Inscentive Award

    Sep, 1985

    Beklee College of Music

    Professional Music Scholarship

    Sep, 1985

    Berklee College of Music

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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