Trumpet Lessons
I've been teaching full-time
in the Seattle area for over twenty-five years. My students are often featured performers
in their ensembles, and several have achieved recognition in area contests and
the All-State Concert band; some have gone on to play professionally
Students of all ages and
levels of proficiency are welcome, including adult beginners.
My job is to teach you to play the trumpet-any
musical style you are drawn to is just fine with me. I’ll show
you
how to apply strong technique to any situation.
For
Younger Players
If you’re just
starting out , you’ll learn to
get a good sound, how to memorize
fingerings, and how to read notes and rhythms. We’ll be sure to have fun as
we go.
More
Advanced Players
Musically, we will develop a steady sense of rhythm, and a sure sense of pitch. There are no “tin ears”.
We
will study the music that you play, with the goal of uniting the
composer’s intentions with your own musical ideas.
Jazz
and Improvisation
For students interested in this area, we will study practical musical theory-scale forms, chord construction, harmonic progression, and compositional techniques. Emphasis is on the cultural roots of this, America's truly unique Art Music.
My goal is to help you find your own musical identity. I will suggest listening resources in line with your interests.
You’ll learn musical notation, so that your ideas can be shared with other musicians.
How I run the business end of things:
Credits are given for lessons missed due to illness. Makeup lessons are available within the same month for other cancellations; however, there is no charge for absences scheduled at the beginning of the month.
Teaching Aids
Map of Tonal Regions-Schoenberg
Trumpet Fingering Flash Cards (just match up fronts and backs, photocopy two-sided to card stock, cut 'em up, and GO).
Here are some fun things to play:
CD Releases Downloads The Gallery Video What's New Main Page A Musical Synopsis