Private Trumpet Instructor
I offer private trumpet lessons to students of all ages, whether you are a beginner, an adult wanting to renew your skills, or anywhere in between. Lessons are given in my studio on the west side of Ann Arbor and are either thirty or forty-five minutes in length. My experience, after working with hundreds of stude
nts during my teaching career, tells me that the majority of students are best served by improving their breath support and rhythmic accuracy. I spend a great deal of time working on these two areas of performance, in addition to helping students develop their musicality, range, and technique. As a native of Ann Arbor, I have lived and taught here for over forty years, this has allowed me to develop a close relationship with the various music teachers throughout the city. In addition to focusing on the fundamentals of trumpet playing, I make an effort to integrate school music into lessons.
At various times of the school year, students are presented with the opportunity to perform in extra-curricular activities, most notably “Solo & Ensemble Festival,” “All State Band and Orchestra,” and the “Michigan Youth Arts Festival.” I strongly encourage students to participate in each of these events, and offer support in their preparation efforts.
As an educator, I feel it is important that music lessons are more than learning how to play the trumpet. I get a great deal of satisfaction watching my students develop a keener sense of creativity and emotional expression. The study of music assists students in developing better concentration skills, coordination, patience, and self-confidence. From my point of view, watching this development take place is one of the perks of being a teacher. My teaching style encourages students to give their very best effort and is balanced with an understanding that music can be relaxing and fun.