Gloucester, VA Trumpet Lessons

I've been playing trumpet for 18 years, and I'm anxious to pass along my love for the instrument to others of all ages! I teach a variety of styles with my experience performing many kinds of music from classical to hip-hop. Whatever your interests I can get you playing with a healthy approach to brass playing and solid fundamentals!

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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 teach beginner trumpet students by creating a fundamentals based approach while being fun at the same time!

Online Special ! 15 minutes extra time for students who book online at no extra cost.
//clinician, professional trumpet player & maker// Over the past 26 years I developed my own technique and teaching methodology how to play brass instruments the most efficient way.

The lip is the sound source which creates a standing airwave within the instrument and the trumpet functions as a filter and amplifier.

I also developed a special tongue technique which requires less movement when phrasing notes ( single, double and triple tongue) and therefore is faster, requires less effort, is very versatile, usable in any style of music and is much more accurate in hitting the notes.

If you understand these two aspects and are able to implement them you perform better with practicing less.

I cover all aspects of trumpet playing ( technique, breathing, posture, embochoure, equipment, phrasing, sight reading, improvisation, high range, endurance, sound quality, repertoire etc.).

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As a professional and multilingual Brazilian Trumpet player with 28 years of extensive knowledge and musical background in various genres such as Jazz, Bossa Nova, Samba, Funk, Afrobeat, MPB (Popular Brazilian Music) and Afro-Caribean coupled with my appreciation, for Music education, I'm sure that my classes are made to improve the student skills in the following areas: Interpretation in Brazilian music genres, Trumpet Technique, Improvisation, Music Theory, ear tranning and performance.

I started my musical journey at the age of 12 in my hometown of Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. I studied Classical Music performance at the Symphony Orchestra School, Brazilian popular music, Jazz and improvisation at the Conservatory of Music "Dr. Carlos de Campos", Tatuí, (SP) and have enjoyed a successful career as a professional Trumpet player, Composer and teacher, since the age of 18

What makes my trumpet lessons unique is that I approach the instrument in a very pedagocial and simple approach. The basis of sound and ease of playing is always a top priority for myself and my students. I strive to make playing the trumpet fun and challenging and strive to make the best music I possibly can with my students as I know they are also striving to become a better musician and person.

You’re going to love playing your instrument. I am a brass player, band director, and arranger with over a decade of experience teaching middle school, high school, and college musicians. We’ll strike exactly the right balance of the stuff you’ll love to play and the stuff you’ll need to know. Drop me a line and let’s get you making some great music.

I will teach you all the basics and I can have you playing high notes in no time !

Thank you for considering lessons with me! I only have 3 rules; make mistakes, be lazy, and have fun. My primary goal is for my students to achieve their highest capabilities and to teach more than how to play an instrument.