Houston, TX Trombone Lessons

My mission, is to create a private and educational environment to students of all ages. One that enriches their senses to music, through reading, writing, ear training, performance and technique.

I've been teaching music, tutoring, and performing for a combined 30 years and my students have gone on to be in the President's Own, Army Band, Marine Band, ALL State musicians, DCI Musicians, and many scholarship recipients at major Universities. I specialize in instrumental lessons, typically use Arban, Rubank, and traditional method books, and SmartMusic!. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!

I hold a Masters Degree in Brass Performance, am a certified North Carolina Teacher, and have 20 years of playing experience and 10 years of teaching experience on brass instruments. I would love to be able to sit down and help you achieve your goals and find your own musical voice!

My beginning trombone students will learn trombone playing basics, care, as well as how to read notes of the bass clef. Basic music theory, along with major scales, will also be taught (time signatures, note durations, etc.). Students will learn technical skills as well as musical skills in a comfortable, fun environment. :) Typically, I will use the "Essential Elements" book series, but I may sometimes deviate.

Trombone is, and should be, FUN. It's my main instrument, and I have 20 years of experience: both my Bachelor's and my Postgraduate Diploma are in Trombone Performance. If you want someone who knows the instrument inside and out, who can help you with intricate technical issues, and who is well acquainted with trombone repertoire and how our instrument is used in different styles and ensembles, I've got the knowledge and the skills -- and I'll do it all in a way that helps you LOVE playing.

Trombone fundamentals including: lip slurs, tonguing, scales, arpeggios, etudes and sight reading

With a Bachelor's in Music Education and 12 years of study in Low Brass and Band, Jonathan is able to customize each lesson to the individual student's needs and goals in order to optimize enjoyment and results.

Both solo and ensemble skills can be developed under Jonathan's study for trombone players.

Take lessons with a experienced teacher that actively performs and teaches. What makes me a good teacher is the fact that I struggled during the first few years that I started playing. I had a work through those struggles in order to become the musician I am today, so I know how to break things down and to cater lessons to each individual student. There is no cookie cutter method for all, we each have our own issues to work on. Some naturally gifted teachers will just tell you to play something and make it work...but since I had to work hard to become successful, I can use what I learned to help you to achieve success. I will help you to build a strong fundamental base and to turn your weaknesses into strengths! Whether you are preparing for school band or ensemble, for honor band auditions, college auditions, or solo and ensemble festivals, I would be happy to help you to become the musician that you want to become.

The Doctor is in! I am the founder and owner of NOVA Music Academy in Winchester with a professional teaching studio and staff to teach every wind and string instrument. I hold a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Flute Performance from Shenandoah University and I have taught children and university students for more than 10 years. Your child deserves the BEST music teacher. From experience I know teachers vary wildly in quality; with me, you are assured expert quality and professionalism that your child deserves.

Whether your child loves Mozart or Moana, is putting their instrument together for the first time, or getting ready for a big audition, I meet your child at their level and I take them to the stars!

I want to help you realize your playing goals! Wether they are as simple as learning your favorite song or as big as playing a recital at Carnegie Hall. I will work with you to develop a methodical plan that you can follow that is specifically tailored to your skills and goals, so that you can expand your technical skill set, tackle more difficult music, and become more expressively fluent on the instrument. All of my lessons are recorded free of charge and privately available to you so that you can listen back to them. I will provide most music, method books, and resources. Let's get started!