About
I believe my expertise in chamber and solo music will allow me to train students for real world situations and provide an example for success in the music industry. Upon graduation, I successfully won an audition with Tim Zimmerman and the King’s Brass. Our group has already performed 80 concerts this summer in over 17 states across the United States. Additionally, we will have a Christmas tour in December and several other weeks of touring throughout the year. This group has an established record of 39 years of successful touring nationally and internationally and several albums on the market. We record twice a year and I was featured on our recording this August. We will complete over 130 concerts across the U.S this year. This experience and on-going professional proficiency will provide students a basis of comparison and effective model to ignite creativity, hard-work, and dedication to the music profession, while teaching life-skills.
I am thankful to be in a great group and one that I can perform all the time. Not every player has the opportunity to perform often and with a group that has years of established success. I would say it’s exhilarating playing a a new town each day and inspiring others, especially young players. In my experience, I have had several players start the trumpet because of my performances and I have had others inspired to improve and seek out teachers (either myself, or a local person I can connect them with).
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first lesson is vital to understanding the students’ goals and where they are musically and technically. It essential to complete a diagnostic to assess the capabilities of the student and to develop a plan for further lessons toaddress the goal in order to get the student to I also play with a professional touring brass group that play over 130 concerts each year around the US and internationally. those goals in the established time frame. The student should have prepared an etude, solo, or excerpt for the first lesson for the assessment.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have completed my masters degree in music education. I also perform with a touring brass group that plays approximately 130 concerts per year. This professional experience will allow the student to identify with an active trumpet player.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Prices are negotiable based on travel and level of the student.
What types of students have you worked with?
All types from beginner to college level.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Ensure they have professional experience that is extensive or are playing regularly with a degree in education
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What they are looking to improve in their playing and what goals they would like to achieve within a certain timeframe.