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I teach out of the Los Gatos School of Music, in home, and now via Skype! I also give clinics on trumpet playing, big band, jazz combo, and how to be an effective performer!
Every lesson is tailored to the individual student but general concepts include:
Trumpet Fundamentals
- Breathing
- Embouchure troubleshooting
- Range, tone, and air usage
- Articulation
Jazz
- Improvisation
- Composition
- How to play standards
- How to be comfortable playing free
- General music theory
- How to expand one’s ear
Musicianship
- How to interpret a piece of music
- How to overcome stagefright
- How to practice practice
A.A. In music from West Valley college
Over 15 years experience
Studied with high level teachers such as Jay Rizzetto, Kathryn Adduci, Jeff Lewis, and Ralph Alessi
English