
Vince T.

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Although Vince is an excellent reader, he has an even stronger ear (which attributes to his aptitude for learning multiple instruments). Through studying and performing jazz, he's developed and tuned his ear. Vince also relies on his ear by transcribing music for the bands' of which he is a member.
Ear training is important for every musician regardless of instrument. Vince will teach how to recognize the elements of music including rhythms, intervals, melody, harmony, scales, and form. He will demonstrate how proper ear training contributes to practical situations.
About Vince T.
Vince privately teaches trumpet, guitar, electric bass guitar, arranging, composition, music theory, ear training, and improvisation to students of all ages and levels.
“Basically he’s the go-to cross-genre horn-blowing utility man of the Philly scene” (John Vettese, WXPN’s The Key). Vince Tampio is a professional musician, arranger, composer, producer, engineer, and educator based in Philadelphia, PA. Although firmly rooted in jazz, he is comfortable with a wide variety of genres including rock, soul, funk, folk, classical, and electronic.
Vince earned the Masters of Music degree in Jazz Performance from the University of the Arts; and earned the Bachelor of Science in Music degree concentrating in Jazz Studies and Theory & Composition from the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz. He studied trumpet through undergraduate and graduate school with Rebecca Coupe Franks, Dennis Wasko, and John Swana. Vince has also attended master classes held by Randy Brecker, Matt Gallagher, Michael Abene, Craig Morris, Steve Wilson, Claudio Roditi, Pat Martino, Malcolm McNab, Matthew Shipp, Scott Holbert, John Abercrombie, Jeff Curnow, and Alison Balsom.
In 2006, Vince got his start teaching trumpet master classes at Silver Creek Central School. He soon took on private students teaching trumpet, guitar, electric bass, improvisation, arrangement and composition. While earning his Master of Music at the University of the Arts, he served as the trumpet department intern. His taught private trumpet lessons, prepared transcriptions for class materials and live performances, and proctored exams. At UArts, Vince was also a Teaching Assistant for the Freshman Jazz Improvisation class. He conducted sectionals, administered exams, and critiqued improvisation. Vince served as electric bass guitar instructor with Rock to the Future. Recently, Vince held a jazz improvisation masterclass at Schenectady County Community College. He currently teaches beginner trumpet with Play On, Philly! Vince authored and published Chromatic Cell Permutations for Trumpet, a technical studies book that explores permutations of chromatic cells as performed on trumpet.
Each student approaches music differently; Vince tailors his teaching to fit students' approaches. He asks each student, "What do you want to accomplish?" Together, they set short and long term goals. Vince believes a strong technical foundation leads to freer ease of artistic expression. His students receive a wholistic approach to music applicable to whatever instrument they choose.
Vince’s original music has been described as “a contemporary instance of fusion done right” (Matthew Aquilin, All About Jazz). His latest album, Adult Children (2020), is a full length instrumental jazz album informed by Hard Bop and inspired by Highlife. "[Vince has] an approach that is more soulful, yet laid back in a way. The influence of Latin music adds more fuel to the fire." (Homer Jackson, Philadelphia Jazz Project). Adult Children is preceded by Tides (2019), The Nook (2018), and Sound Plan (2017).
Vince has contributed to 75+ music and film productions. He arranges for and frequently performs with York Street Hustle (trumpet), You Do You (trumpet), and the John Byrne Band (trumpet, banjo). Vince founded the Philly Phatness horn section, which has recorded with regional, national, and international artists. He also serves as Musical Director and bassist with Phloyd – A Pink Floyd Tribute. "His horn croons and wahs with touches of funk or blues, bridging the futuristic digital age with a snazzy sense of classic cool" (Geno Thackara, All About Jazz).
Quotes:
“However much he may genre-hop, use exotic instruments or play with sound processing, those aren’t just gimmicks and his playing can stand on its own in a fine style. So too does his composing.” (Geno Thackara, All About Jazz)
"Tampio’s trumpet playing bounce[s] between classic jazz and a looser free jazz." (John Vettese WXPN's The Key)
"Vince Tampio proves himself a very creative composer. I look forward to hearing more from this upcoming composer & instrumentalist." (Fred "Rock Steady Freddie" Reiter New York Ska Jazz Ensemble)
"Live at PafA skillfully straddles the border dividing orthodoxy and unconventionality and, more importantly, validates that old, time-honored axiom declaring jazz as a universal language." (Matthew Aquiline All About Jazz)
"Vince plays his horn with creative passion and soul, his tone is very open and full these two combined make him one of the leading up and coming young jazz trumpet players of today." (Rebecca Coupe Franks Trumpeter)
"I've had the great pleasure of working with Vince as an arranger and writer. His music explores many styles and directions, and is always well crafted. He has an original and distinctive voice as a player, an arranger, and a writer. Such dedicated talent deserves to be heard, and I'm sure we'll be hearing a lot from Vince in the future." (Vinnie Martucci Pianist/Composer)
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Great. Really patient


I like how this instructor really helped you practice at a pace you were comfortable at. He was very helpful in teaching me how to play higher and lower notes as well as playing songs that I liked.

Vince was very personable, and knowledgeable. He offered many ideas, and techniques needed for a beginner. Vince explained everything in great detail, and is willing to go the extra mile to help. Overall a good experience.

Vince got me back on track for a few months after not playing trumpet for years! Hopefully will work with him again in the future!

Great to work with n learn from!

Vince is great. Very calm and helps with building up all your necessary qualities for success. I strongly recommend him for any person looking to learn music

Vince is very patient, professional and encouraging. He makes you excited for your next lesson.

Vince is an extremely resourceful teacher as well as an extremely accomplished musician. His clear commitment is to being encouraging and helpful. His ability to focus upon the student's specific needs and to address those needs make him an excellent teacher.

Vince is a great, experienced trumpet player. He knows the ins-and-outs of the instrument, its role across multiple genres, and how to help me reach my goals. He always has helpful hints and tricks that are useful in making me a better player. Great composer and arranger, too!

Vince has enlightened me to many new pathways when approaching music composition. Many concepts he has shown me have translated right into new tunes! Highly Recommend!

Excellent teacher! Actively listens to my questions, and provides in depth answers. Vince is an all around excellent musician and educator.

Knows his stuff, easy going and fun to work with.

Vince is getting me back in playing shape and doing an excellent job of it.

Vince is a wonderful teacher and a fantastic performer. He introduced me to a handful of rather advanced music theories when I was still a pre-intermediate music student and was able to communicate the ideas clearly and precisely. We don't play the same instruments--I'm a guitarist, he's a trumpeter--but it didn't matter since Vince uses clear language and live examples to demonstrate what he teaches. I learned a lot from him and would highly recommend lessons with him, especially one-on-one style lessons.

Vince really knows his stuff! I play acoustic guitar. I guess I would classify myself as an intermediate player. What I really like about Vince is the variety of instruments he can teach. I have had the chance to also learn about playing electric guitar and electric bass.

Vince is a very gifted multi-instrumentalist and recording engineer. He is an excellent trumpet player, bassist, backing vocalist and pro-tools engineer. His ear for arrangement is spot-on. Other defining attributes are his patience and willingness to teach. Vince will never look at the clock or feel like he is doing you a favor when he is teaching you something challenging. That, to me, is as important as technical prowess. Hire Vince as your teacher and you'll have no regrets!
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Band Manager
Dec 2019 - PresentYork Street Hustle LLC
- Ensure band members attend rehearsals regularly and sectionals whenever necessary - Ensure band members are aware of their responsibilities and are on time for interviews, recording sessions, meet and greets, and live performances - Advise band on career decisions and identify potential booking opportunities - Negotiate contract terms for clients pertaining to the amount of work expected, payment, transportation and lodging costs, stage theatrical support, and hospitality to be provided to the band - Develop and maintain a strong professional relationship with owners of venues, and event organizers
Teaching Artist (trumpet)
Oct 2019 - PresentPlay On, Philly!
- Teach beginner and intermediate trumpet to middle school aged students - Provide musical instruction pertaining to proper technique, facility, musical literacy - Design lesson plans that align with established curriculum - Successfully prepare students for musical evaluations and performances - Assist with the implementation of systems, procedures, standards, and evaluations for students’ progress in connection with POP’s citizenship program - Work collaboratively with a team of teaching artists and colleagues - Design and implement curriculum for virtual/online programming
Music Director
Jan 2017 - PresentPhloyd – A Pink Floyd Tribute
- Understand the specifications and constraints of a platform and work with available resources to plan performances - Hold auditions for new musical talent and assign parts to different musicians - Assess the rhythm, tone, voice, and skills of each musician and develop a good understanding of their individual abilities - Transcribe, notate, and provide vocal and instrumental demonstrations when necessary - Schedule staff meetings and provide feedback and suggestions for improvement - Select music and organize interviews, PR opportunities, and performances - Lead and supervise rehearsals, sectionals, and performances
Musical Instrument Technician
Mar 2015 - PresentA Minor Tune Up
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance to ensure ongoing functions of musical instruments - Clean, repair, adjust, and lubricate musical instruments as necessary for correct and safe operation - Transport various items as necessary and/or assigned to various clients’ sites - Prepare documentation to provide written support in compliance with regulation and/or conveying information
Executive Music Producer
Aug 2012 - PresentSound Plan Productions
- Develop the creative vision and direction of each musical project in accordance with client or artist - Manage project budgets and production timetables - Record, edit, mix, master and otherwise manipulate recorded sound - Test, operate, and troubleshoot hardware and software regularly, and replace any faulty components - Maintain comprehensive audio archive including all raw audio assets and finished projects - Register musical works with public performance organizations, U.S. Copyright Office, and digital distribution companies - Create and edit press releases, one sheets, electronic press kits (EPK’s), and other publicity materials - Cultivate and maintain relationships with journalists and various media outlets
Music Arranger
Aug 2007 - PresentFreelance
- Arrange existing music and orchestrate for alternative instrumentation, altering the music to achieve desired effect(s) - Transcribe musical parts from score or aurally (by ear) into musical notation using instruments, pencil and paper, or computer software - Collaborate with clients, directors, conductors, and producers to synthesize ideas - Direct and guide musicians during rehearsals, performances, or recording sessions - Determine voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos, and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in a musical composition - Score compositions consistent with instrumental and vocal capabilities such as ranges and keys, using knowledge of music theory * Comprehensive list available upon request.
Assistant Band Director
Aug 2019 - Jan 2020Greater Overbrook String Band
- Assist the Band Director and Music Director with rehearsals, sectionals and lessons - Proof read scores and extracted instrument parts - Contribute musical ideas to existing arrangements - Plan and use appropriate instructional learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of musicians
Bass Instructor
Aug 2014 - Dec 2015Rock to the Future
- Teach all levels of electric bass to middle and high school aged students - Substitute teach all levels of guitar to middle and high school aged students - Plan and prepare lessons in relation to individual students’ needs and examination syllabi - Teach music theory, aural skills, and practical techniques to students - Prepare students for juries - Assess students’ abilities, provide feedback, and write reports
Audio Engineer/Producer
Jun 2012 - Aug 2014The Media & Marketing Group
- Interpreted client briefs and selected the appropriate sound and mixing equipment for the project - Communicated with clients and coordinated with other staff members to ensure deadlines were met and projects were completed to specifications - Proofread written scripts for accuracy, time, and creative direction aligning with branding - Auditioned, subcontracted, scheduled, and directed Voice Over (VO) talent remote and in-studio recording sessions - Edited, mixed, mastered and otherwise manipulated recorded sound including VO audio, music, and sound effects - Gathered, selected, and presented library music to pitch to clients - Tested, operated, and troubleshot hardware and software regularly - Maintained comprehensive audio archive including all raw audio assets and finished radio commercials
Teaching Assistant
Jan 2012 - May 2012The University of the Arts
- Observed college level Freshman Jazz Improvisation classes - Reviewed material taught in class with individual students with learning challenges - Worked with smaller groups of students for remedial teaching or reinforcing the learning process - Administered and proctored exams
Trumpet Department Assistant
Aug 2011 - May 2012The University of the Arts
- Observed college level Freshman Music Theory classes; proctored exams - Prepared transcriptions for class materials and live performances - Taught advanced trumpet lessons to undergraduate students - Conducted research as assigned by department director
Lab Monitor
Aug 2009 - May 2011The State University of New York at New Paltz
- Monitored student activities while in music department computer lab in order to maintain a safe environment that is conducive to learning - Instructed students in audio related technology and software applications - Maintained computer hardware and software applications inventory to ensure availability of equipment and/or instructional material in computer lab - Performed routine and preventive maintenance of computer lab and classroom equipment - Maintained inventory of and assumed responsibility for supplies, equipment, and lab security - Troubleshot malfunctions of hardware and/or software applications
Orchestra Assistant
Aug 2007 - May 2011The State University of New York at New Paltz
- Organized, inventoried, and cataloged existing orchestra, chamber and solo repertoire music library - Maintained Microsoft Excel database of orchestra music library - Organized folders containing score(s) and parts in score order - Prepared, distributed, and collected parts for performances - Oversaw transfer of bowings, articulations, dynamics, divisi markings, and other expressive markings to orchestral string parts - Photocopied, scanned, printed, and assembled parts/excerpts as requested by Conductor - Attended all performances and rehearsals as necessary
Education
The Course in Recording Engineering and Music Production
Feb 2014 - Oct 2014The Audio Institute of America
Masters of Music
Aug 2011 - May 2012The University of the Arts
Bachelor of Science
Aug 2007 - May 2011The State University of New York at New Paltz
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Awards
Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Jazz Orchestra Member
Nov 2011Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Jazz Orchestra
Graduate Grant
Mar 2011The University of the Arts
New Paltz Alumni Association Scholarship
May 2010The State University of New York at New Paltz
Ruth Mack Havens Memorial Scholarship
May 2010The State University of New York at New Paltz
Marion Harding Scholarship
May 2010The State University of New York at New Paltz
Jazz Society Vice President
Aug 2009The State University of New York at New Paltz
New York State Regents Scholarship
Oct 2006New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
National Honor Society Membership
Oct 2006National Honor Society
Affiliations
Broadcast Music Inc.
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