Annandale, VA Trombone Lessons

Learn about rhythm, melody, harmony, and dynamics, and how they apply to the trombone. Explore the range of your instrument through various scales. Build solid skills through understanding the mechanics of how your body and instrument work together.

I equally cover fundamentals, technique, tone production, classical, jazz and anything else the student might be interested in.

Playing a brass instrument can be a fun and rewarding experience when approached in the correct way. I help all my students develop a good attitude toward playing music, as well as setting them up for success in developing a good sound and technique. I have helped students prepare for all situations, including auditions, adjudications, and yearly band concerts.

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!

Experienced Music teacher of 8 years available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of their instrument and theory skills. I specialize in all styles. Typically, I use a variety of method books to pick from to meet the needs of the students. I also have many tools available to use during lessons.
My students have gone on to NYSSMA and on to college auditions successfully!

If you are looking to take your tombone playing to the next level, you came to the right place. I am currently a trombone major at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music and have studied with some of the best trombonists in New York. I have a lot of playing and teaching experience, having performed at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and many other venues around the city. I can teach you any style you are interested in and will make sure you have fun doing it.

Beginner - Learn how to read music and have a good technical grasp of tonguing and phrasing.
Intermediate - Prepare to learn pieces of music and play in ensembles.
Advanced - learn orchestral performance and solo performance techniques on a high level.

I have many years experience playing and teaching all low brass instruments. I have taught beginners, advanced middle school/high school, college, and adult students. I pride myself in being fun and personable, but able to provide great feedback and guidance.

'm a seasoned educator with 20+ years of experience. I have a specific curriculum in which all students learn to read and play. We focus on executive skills, techniques, tone quality, and music theory. We will play a variety of musical styles which will lead to a love of music. I specialize in individualized instruction. My primary instrument is saxophone, but I also teach flute, clarinet, trumpet, and trombone. If you want your son or daughter to have a top notch education, consider joining my studio today.

I am an experienced teacher of beginner and intermediate students! I like to make lessons enjoyable by implementing proper fundamentals through fun songs in a stress free environment ! I also like to create a solid foundation for learning technique, music theory, and sightreading! I look forward to working with you!