French Horn Lessons in Afton. Amazing Teachers.

I have taught all levels of French Horn.

Experienced teacher of 37 years, specializing in the beginner/intermediate French Horn student! All ages welcome. Lessons are customized and catered to the needs/goals of each student. Not only will you be playing songs confidently and accurately in no time, but you will be building a strong foundation of note reading, music theory, ear training, sight reading, technique, and more. Let's get started!

I have fifteen years' experience teaching all brass instruments. I will make sure you are playing music you enjoy while developing strong fundamentals with your embouchure and tone. Whether just getting started or preparing for that big audition, I can help you meet your goals!

Majestic, Beautiful, Noble, Heroic. The horn is a unique instrument, and an instrument many people say is very difficult to play. However, even in the early stages of learning the instrument, it is important to think about expressing the wonderful qualities of the horn, while still learning the technical aspects of the instrument. In my experience, playing as the President and Principal Horn of the Houghton Symphony Orchestra amongst other positions, learning to become a good musician is just as important as becoming a good horn player, so in my lessons I aim for my students to become both. Let us go forth and be better musicians.

I have been studying the horn for nearly 20 years and have a strong passion for passing on the skill to other young learners. The horn as an instrument is extremely versatile, and can fulfill great joy for those willing to put in the work to discover it!

I play full time as Associate Principal Horn with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. I teach a wide variety and levels of students and cater to specific goals that each student has. The horn is notorious for being “difficult”, but it doesn’t have to be. I love helping others figure out how to play beautifully and effortlessly on the horn.