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Trumpet with Steve O.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Teaches all skill levels
Age: 8+
Teaching since 1981
Master of Music Education

    About Steve O.

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    I am a professional musician and music educator with 37 years of highly successful experience in teaching students of all abilities (beginners to advanced level performers), and all ages (young children to adults)! I have an undergraduate music education and trumpet performance degree from Concordia College - Moorhead, and a Masters in Music Education degree from the University of Minnesota. Students can expect to improve week to week in their instrumental technique and musical skills. Every student is unique, and I meet students where they are at, and help them to achieve their goals (and often exceed their expectations of what they thought was possible!) and enjoy the process! I teach students of all different ages and experience levels, and special needs students. I teach students to read music, pursue classical or jazz excellence, help them to achieve higher levels of performance excellence, sharing all that I have learned during my many years of experience as a teacher, performer and life-long learner in the wonderful world of music (aligned with the goals and preferences of the student). My experience as a teacher includes 20 years as a Band Director at Rosemount HS, 12 years as Band Director at Eden Prairie HS, and several years as a Beginner Band Director in the Rosemount/Apple Valley/Eagan school district. I look forward to meeting you and helping you to grow as a successful and happy musician!

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    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    11 AM-4:30 PM
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    30 minutes
    $30
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    7 Reviews
    Derek
    Online
    My son is really excited about his lessons with Steve. His strong experience with the trumpet and teaching is a definite plus.
    Posted Jan 27, 2021
    Aiden
    Online
    Steve is a great trumpet teacher. He picked fun songs to learn as well as took the time to explain things and focus on where to improve.
    Posted Aug 18, 2020
    Mike
    Online
    Steve is great, glad my Daughter is still able to take lessons while it cant be done in person.
    Posted Apr 19, 2020
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    Experience

    Band Director

    Jul, 1994 - Nov, 2014

    Rosemount High School

    Taught many private and group lessons on all instruments, conducted the Wind Ensemble, Jazz 1, OnStage Jazz Band, Ninth Grade Band and team-taught the Marching Band, and served as the Music/Dance Department Coordinator.

    Education

    Bachelor of Music Education & Trumpet Performance

    Aug, 1977 - May, 1981

    Concordia College, Moorhead, MN

    Master of Music Education

    Aug, 2004 - Jun, 2005

    University of Minnesota

    Awards

    Impact Award for Distinguished Teaching

    Feb, 2005

    University of Minnesota

    Awards and Honors

    Jan, 2018

    (various)

    Selected as the “Schmitt Music Educator of the Year"

    Feb, 2017

    Schmitt Music, Minneapolis

    Inducted into the “Youth In Music Marching Arts Hall Of Fame"

    Oct, 2016

    Youth In Music

    Cover story feature, School Band & Orchestra magazine

    Jun, 2011

    School Band & Orchestra magazine

    Inducted into Phi Beta Mu International

    Feb, 2006

    Phi Beta Mu, International Honorary Band Fraternity

    Affiliations

    Mu Phi Epsilon

    Sep, 1979

    Mu Phi Epsilon (ΜΦΕ) is a co-ed international professional music fraternity. Today, Mu Phi Epsilon has chapters both nationally and internationally. The fraternity supports achievement in music through the awarding of grants and scholarships, as well as music competitions, concerts, and summer music programs. Much of this work has been supported by the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation, an organization that has been in existence since 1963, as well as fundraising and donations.

    National Band Association

    Sep, 1992

    The National Band Association, founded on September 11, 1960, is the largest professional organization for bands in the world. It was organized for the purpose of promoting the musical and educational significance of bands and is dedicated to the attainment of a high level of excellence for bands and band music. NBA is an organization open to anyone and everyone interested in bands, regardless of the length of experience, type of position held, or the specific level at which one works. The membership roster includes men and women from every facet of the band world. NBA is today’s professional organization for band directors, and it stands ready to serve all members of the association through a variety of projects and initiatives.

    International Trumpet Guild

    Sep, 1981

    The 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.

    National Association for Music Education

    Sep, 1981

    Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.

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