Trumpet Lessons in Cascade. Amazing Teachers.

Classical, Jazz, Big Band, Concert Band, Orchestral, Brass Quintet/Choir, Reggae/Ska, Pop/Rock Cover Band Music, Dixieland Jazz, Military and Bugle Calls

I teach beginner trumpet. I can help students learn to read music, play with good tone and technique, learn valve combinations (fingerings), and play from a book or school band music.

I am an experienced educator and orchestral musician. I have taught students of all ages and ability levels, and I really enjoy helping students learn and grow as musicians and trumpet players. I have held positions with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and the Richmond Symphony in addition to playing with numerous orchestras throughout the midwest. Whether you are looking for help preparing for solo and ensemble, college auditions, or just want to improve on your instrument, I can help!

I'm finishing up a degree in Trumpet Performance, and have been learning many different teaching techniques for different types of students. I like to see students progress in the musicality through fundamentals and expressiveness.

My teaching philosophy is centered around the personal enjoyment that the student experiences while performing on their instrument. Every student is different, and I focus my lessons around the specific needs for each student. My teaching strategy is a cumulation of over ten years of teaching music for grades 5-12, and together we will create the most enjoyable experience performing the trumpet.

Have you hit a roadblock in your trumpet playing? Is your child not seeing progress from playing in their school band? Need help with your All-State audition? Picking up a hobby for the quarantine? Look no further!

My approach to the trumpet is one that starts with the sound of the music playing in my head. Once I can get you to hear beautiful trumpet sounds playing in your own head, you will find that playing the trumpet is as easy as blowing spit wads through a straw!

My students get a weekly dose of fundamentals that include long tones, flexibility, and articulation. Once those are in place, we can apply those skills learned to a musical etude. You can expect to cover as much material (or as little) as you want in a given week; I will pace your lessons according to your ability level and desire. But with the right amount of deliberate practice, I can help you become a truly great trumpeter.

Let's get this fired up!