Trumpet with Sandra L.

Hi, I'm Sandra and I have been teaching in the Bay Area since 2006. I have a passion for working with young students, in a fun and encouraging environment. I design individualized lesson plans and your child will have clear direction of weekly goals. I expect my students to work towards mastery and passion for themselves through their talents with the trumpet, and music in general. I have backgrounds in music performance and psychology, and I use both to understand your child's needs and working styles engaging them to find the most progress out of lessons. I have a holistic approach combining music with students' specific interests to form discipline to learning the trumpet. I offer online, in-home, and private studio lessons in San Jose at Music Village- ranging from 45-60 minutes. How does your service stand out? ​My studio requires students to practice a minimum of 30 minutes every day with weekly progress reports- Smart Music submissions, weekly listening to music for their instrument, semester auditions, and recitals. I encourage students to video record each practice session so they learn to listen and teach themselves, and so I can provide suggestions to maximize efficiency. I encourage involvement with outside music ensembles and my studio takes field trips to watch professional musicians. Any student with enthusiasm is welcome in my studio!! What do you enjoy about the work you do? I love getting to know all students and seeing them grow. I look long term for satisfaction with my job, it barely feels like work. I get to make music daily with really cool kids, what could be better than that?! What is your typical process for working with a new student? I start wherever the student is. We work on fundamentals regardless of ability, and I assess what level the student plays to make a decision on what materials we use. How did you get started teaching? I started teaching when I was in high school to help my band director out. I always wanted to be the type of teacher that was similar to my mentors; compassionate, hard-working, enthusiastic, and patient. I began teaching professionally when I was in music conservatory and continued to enjoy working with all types of students. What types of students have you worked with? I have worked with students as young as 6 and starting at 60. I work with special needs. I work with students that need help with band music, and students wanting to develop their talents for college and beyond. What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise? Find someone who can thoroughly answer your questions and will also be flexible to meet your needs. Make sure the teacher still takes enrichment classes to keep current with research and their instrument. I offer in-person and online lessons ranging from 45-60 minutes.