Arlington, VA French Horn Lessons

I have been performing on the horn for 15 years now. I graduated from Chapman University in 2010 with my music education and music performance degree on French horn. I am currently getting my Master's degree in French horn Performance from UCLA. I enjoy helping other French hornist master this instrument and hope they find the love and fun in playing this beast of an instrument!

I focus equally on fundamentals, tone production, proper air support, intonation and technique.

I played French Horn when I was a boy and now teach the standard French Horn in F plus the Double Horn in B flat. I specialize in the Mozart Concerti plus improvisation for working musicians.

excellent instruction on a difficult horn many years of practical skill playing as well as teaching horn.

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.

Playing the horn has been a life long passion of mine and has been both rewarding and demanding. It has kept me on the road and enabled me to meet wonderful people from all walks of life as well as great musicians and artists who have been truly inspiring. They have strengthened my belief in a close knit world wide family of generous and creative human beings striving to change the world for the better. As a performer and a teacher, I am involved in numerous projects with young musicians and artists, and I would love to share the knowledge I've learned from my teachers, and experience as performer with music lovers at any level, from beginner to the advanced student.

Experienced musician - started to play horn at the age of 7 in Poland. In 2009 he moved to the USA to study at the Interlochen Arts Academy. Mateusz studied with one of the most famous horn players and his experience from both Europe and the USA is very valuable for people seeking somebody with broad experience.

I have a degree in music education which has taught me about all woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. I can help you achieve all of your performance goals.

Having performed with orchestras, bands, and chamber ensembles for many years, Kristen offers a wealth of knowledge to her students. She has a unique perspective as a band director, and she knows the expectations of your child's music teacher and of auditioned honors ensembles. She is also an experienced recitalist and can help students prepare for upcoming solo performances and auditions. Kristen values daily routine work as a way to establish and refine fundamental skills, and she loves helping students with performance anxiety and practice management. She is an enthusiastic and energetic teacher and can't wait to hear you play!

In a warm and constructive atmosphere students will develop their skill on the French Horn and learn to play with proper technique, all while having fun making beautiful music. Robert specializes in teaching healthy playing practices to beginners, with plenty of sight reading, and some music anecdotes splashed in there. If you need to drill for your college auditions, he can help with that too.

Robert graduated with a B.A. in Music from Chapman University and has been teaching French Horn to young students and adults alike for over half a decade.