Joakim Toftgaard – Trombone | Trumpet

Joakim Toftgaard – Trombone | Trumpet

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Top Pro
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Top Pro
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About

I have solid and extensive experience in teaching instrument technique, improvisation, and sight reading. I've been teaching since 2012, ranging from beginners all the way to highly advanced levels, with focus either on jazz or classical music. I've worked as a freelance musician in a multitude of genres all over the world, and taught both privately and at several universities. Many of my students are now working musicians in their own right.


Highlights

Current Top Pro
12 years in business
Serves Los Angeles , CA
Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Zelle

Social media


Specialties

Student's age

14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Able to read music

Students that can read music, Students that cannot read music

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Instrument style

Trombone, Trumpet, Flugelhorn

Musical styles

Rock, Blues, Classical, Country, Jazz, Folk, What the teacher recommends

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    daniel M.

    I am currently taking arranging and Logic lessons from Joakim and have learned a ton! His organization, attention to detail, and playing are second to none. Any student on any instrument would benefit from studying with this seasoned professional and educator.
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    November 20, 2023

    Frequently asked questions

    1) We play something together to get an idea of the level and ability of the student.

    2) We set some clear and measurable goals together. Whether it's just to have fun or to reach a certain level of playing.

    3) We get to work! 😊

    2016 – 2017

    Lecturer of Jazz Trombone at University of Texas, Arlington TX.

    Teaching duties included private lessons in jazz trombone, brass pedagogy for education majors, and directing two of the school jazz ensembles.

    2012 – 2015

    Master of Music in Jazz Performance at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.

    2009 – 2012

    Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden.

    Standard pricing is $100/hour. If I'm travelling to your home, there will be an additional fee depending on distance. 

    I taught high school students during my Master's degree, as well as teaching undergraduate classes. This naturally continued after graduation, and I've now been teaching for a long time.

    Middle school, high school, advanced college master's students. I've covered the entire range!

    Try to have a clear idea of why you're taking lessons. Is it simple because you enjoy playing, or do you have a more specific skill set that you're trying to obtain? The more effort you put into having clear goals, the easier and more enjoyable it will be to work towards them!


    Services offered

    Brass Lessons