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Age: 10+
Teaching since 2008
Brass Performance
Principal Trumpet Southwest Michigan Symphony. Giving you the skills necessary to become your best!
When I won my orchestra audition I kept in mind these wise words: play the fundamentals extremely well. These are sound, rhythm, intonation, articulation, and musicality. I work on these every day then apply them to whatever I'm performing for that week. Each player is unique in their approach to the trumpet and I tailor each lesson to the individual. I use methods from Cichowicz, Arban, Clarke, Brandt, and Gekker among others. I like to get to know the player and we can set a plan to get their playing to the level they want!
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
mile Road, Battle Creek, MI
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
6 AM-11:30 AM
Tuesday
6 AM-11:30 AM
Wednesday
6 AM-11:30 AM
Thursday
6 AM-11:30 AM
2 PM-6 PM
Friday
6 AM-11:30 AM
2 PM-6 PM
Saturday
6 AM-5:30 PM
Sunday
6 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
60 minutes
$75
About Richard N.
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I'm Principal Trumpet of the Southwest Michigan Symphony and a trumpet with the Kalamazoo Symphony Brass Quintet. I've also played with the Symphonies of Phoenix, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Jackson, West Michigan, along with many others. I've also had the pleasure to share the stage with Mannheim Steamroller, Celtic Woman, Marie Osmond, and Leela James. I also enjoy performing works for trumpet and organ, having performed multiple organ and trumpet recitals over the years.
When I won my audition with Southwest, I kept in mind this simple principle...play the basics extremely well: Sound, intonation, rhythm, articulation, musicality. This is what I base my teaching style around. I've found one of the best ways to improve is moving slightly beyond your comfort and breaking things down to their elements. Just of few of the methods I use are Cichowicz, Stamp, Clark, Bousquet, Arban, Brandt, etc. Everyone has a different approach and I tailor each lesson to each individual student.
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Keith
Online
Rich is an outstanding trumpet player and teacher, with a great depth of knowledge and experience. I would highly recommend Rich as a teacher. Rich will certainly be able to help you take your playing to the next level or even get you started in the right direction if you are just beginning.
Posted Jun 13, 2024
Margaret
Teacher's studio
Writing as a colleague: Richard is a dedicated, practicing professional, one whose artistry and experience make him the ideal teacher for students of all ages. I’ve witnessed his commitment to the trumpet since his undergraduate days at Western Michigan University, and I’m privileged to perform with him now in Kalamazoo Symphony Brass Quintet. Richard’s orchestral affiliations are noteworthy, as are his performances as a soloist and with touring artists. I highly recommend trumpet study with this experienced, knowledgeable, and versatile musician.
Posted May 29, 2024
Christian
Online
Solid insight and some great suggestions to address some of the challenges I have been having.
Posted May 13, 2024
Experience
Trumpet
Sep, 2018 - PresentKalamazoo Symphony Brass Quintet
Principal Trumpet
Sep, 2016 - PresentSouthwest Michigan Symphony Orchetsra
Education
Music Education
Aug, 2004 - Apr, 2009Western Michigan University
Brass Performance
Aug, 2009 - Apr, 2011Boston University
Affiliations
International Trumpet Guild
Jan, 2004The International Trumpet Guild is a non-profit organization founded in 1975 to promote communications among trumpet players around the world and to improve the artistic level of performance, teaching, and literature associated with the trumpet.
American Federation of Musicians
Mar, 2024A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
mile Road, Battle Creek, MI
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
6 AM-11:30 AM
Tuesday
6 AM-11:30 AM
Wednesday
6 AM-11:30 AM
Thursday
6 AM-11:30 AM
2 PM-6 PM
Friday
6 AM-11:30 AM
2 PM-6 PM
Saturday
6 AM-5:30 PM
Sunday
6 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
60 minutes
$75
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