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Trumpet with Xin H.

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(24)
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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2014
Master of Music (Horn)

    Trumpet lessons!

    I primarily play the French horn, but I can teach basic fundamentals of trumpet playing to any beginning student, any age! Please reach out and I'll answer any questions you may have. Lessons will be catered to each student and you or your child will build a strong foundation that can be applied to all things in life! For intermediate students, I may elect to use my horn to demonstrate rather than my trumpet, but the principles are the same! An intermediate student would be most helped by me if they were to bring their own music in to work on. We will use a 2-1 approach to constructive criticism, where for every possible improvement, we will say two positives. At times, we will use singing as a tool to figure out everything from melodies and rhythm. I also believe heavily in making music fun and enjoyable and loving our own sound. The types of repertoire we will explore include and are not limited to: solo music, etudes, calisthenics, and duets. My only expectations - come in with an open mind and preparation! If you are a beginner trumpet player and do not know music theory (i.e., note reading, rhythm), please consider adding on a short Theory lesson every week so that the trumpet lessons can be the "application" part of the weekly lesson process.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    7 AM-2 PM
    4 PM-8 PM
    Tuesday
    11 AM-2 PM
    3:30 PM-8 PM
    Wednesday
    11 AM-2 PM
    3:30 PM-8 PM
    Thursday
    11 AM-2 PM
    5 PM-8 PM
    Friday
    11 AM-2 PM
    3:30 PM-8 PM
    Saturday
    4 AM-8:30 AM
    10:30 AM-11 AM
    12:30 PM-2 PM
    Sunday
    1:45 AM-2 AM
    3 AM-5:30 AM
    1:15 PM-7 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $20
    45 minutes
    $30
    60 minutes
    $40

    About Xin H.

    5.0
    (24)
    Hello, I'm Xin! I am a horn player in the New World Symphony. I can't wait to help you with your musical dreams. I am available for online lessons worldwide. I enjoy having a varied studio and am inspired every day by my students' love for horn playing! Message me today with a request! Lessons are scheduled to best fit to the student's schedule when possible. ----Accomplishments---- Finalist for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s 2nd Horn position in January 2023. Finalist in the Yale School of Music Woolsey Concerto Competition in April 2022.
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    Jerry
    Teacher's studio
    Excellent
    Posted Oct 27, 2023
    Jerry
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    excellent teaching and very professionaly knowledgable
    Posted Sep 22, 2023
    Jerry
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    Excellent teaching
    Posted Sep 9, 2023
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    Experience

    Horn Fellow

    Aug, 2023 - Present

    New World Symphony

    2023-2024 Season: Sergei Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet, Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 6, Richard Strauss's An Alpine Symphony, Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring

    2023 Fellow

    Jun, 2023 - Present

    National Repertory Orchestra

    Notable repertoire this season: Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 7, Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 5, Richard Strauss's Ein Heldenleben.

    2022 Fellow

    May, 2022 - Aug, 2022

    Tanglewood Music Center

    Notable repertoire performed: Richard Strauss's Death and Transfiguration, Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 5, Sergei Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2.

    2021 Fellow

    Jun, 2021 - Aug, 2021

    Tanglewood Music Center

    I was selected to come back for a second year at the Tanglewood Music Center, during which I was Principal horn for pieces such as Beethoven's Symphony No. 4 and Ligeti's Violin Concerto. I also participated in chamber works such as Mihauld's La cheminée du roi René Woodwind Quintet and Lindberg's Ottoni for Brass Ensemble. This is a full-tuition program sponsored by generous donors.

    2020 Fellow

    Dec, 2020 - Dec, 2020

    New York String Orchestra Seminar

    I was a fellow who participated in the (unfortunately first-ever) online NYSOS seminar! Despite the limitations of Zoom, we had an intensive week of music-making during which I learned about chamber repertoire I've never played and certain orchestral repertoire as well.

    Substitute Teaching Artist

    Sep, 2020 - Present

    Baltimore Symphony Orchestra OrchKids

    I am a substitute teaching artist for the BSO's OrchKids program, an El Sistema-based program in Baltimore City providing free music education.

    2020 Fellow

    Jun, 2020 - Aug, 2020

    Tanglewood Music Center

    I was selected to be a fellow at the Tanglewood Music Festival for summer 2020. The in-person requirement of this festival needed to be postponed, so I will be attending this festival online! I'm re-invited back for next year, so if you happen to visit the Berkshires in Massachusetts, see you there!

    2019 Fellow

    Jun, 2019 - Jun, 2019

    Sarasota Music Festival

    I attended the Sarasota Music Festival, a chamber music-focused music festival during the summer of 2019. I had an absolutely amazing time going out of my comfort-zone experiencing all there is to offer in the world of chamber music!

    Substitute Horn

    Oct, 2018 - Nov, 2019

    Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

    Notable Repertoire: Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring and The Firebird, Strauss's Also Sprach Zarathustra, and Rachmaninoff's The Isle of the Dead.

    2018 Fellow

    May, 2018 - Jul, 2018

    National Orchestral Institute + Festival

    I was a fellow with the National Orchestra Institute + Festival at the University of Maryland, College Park. I performed in various community outreach during my time here and gained valuable orchestral playing experience and connections.

    Brass Intern

    Jun, 2014 - Jul, 2016

    Baltimore Symphony Orchestra OrchKids Summer Program

    I supported group Brass class for the upper and lower levels and gave individual lessons for those who wanted them every week. I mostly taught horn players but I also taught trumpet players.

    Education

    Horn

    Aug, 2014 - Jun, 2016

    Peabody Preparatory

    Master of Music (Horn)

    Aug, 2021 - May, 2023

    Yale School of Music

    Bachelor of Music, Applied Music (Horn)

    Aug, 2016 - May, 2020

    Eastman School of Music

    Awards

    Finalist

    Mar, 2022

    Yale School of Music

    Affiliations

    International Horn Society

    Aug, 2016

    Since 1970, The International Horn Society (IHS) has been an organization of people from around the world drawn together with a mutual interest in the horn. We are dedicated to the performance, teaching, composition, research, preservation, and promotion of the horn as a musical instrument.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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