About
https://sites.google.com/view/play-the-melody/home
Any instrument can play the melody!
I specialize in brass instruments - trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium (baritone), and tuba.
I have taught band for 25 years and still love it! Being a euphonium player, I know that young low brass players are often not challenged or engaged by their band music.
So, take lessons to play MELODIES, choose music YOU like, and move at your OWN PACE (rather than the average pace of your band)!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First lesson free to see if we match
Identify interests, goals, and models
Suggest, find, or create engaging music to play
Seek consistent effort and improvement
Look for opportunities for the student to perform or record
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
BME - Music Education from UNCG (Greensboro, NC)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-GGslTC6XQnmHGDlGNXNZZZA2SOiRvFGfiSPS1HWFTg/edit?usp=sharing
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Starting with the 2nd lesson:
$45 for 45 minutes
$35 for 30 minutes
How did you get started teaching?
I loved being in high school band and want to share that experience.
What types of students have you worked with?
Grade 3-12
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Sample of music for a 5th grade beginning tuba student:
https://www.noteflight.com/scores/view/9d58ea7970d7df094ed97b6b43ec80d06651eaaa
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Take a lesson to see how you feel about the person, then decide if you fit together well.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
If you are already in a band class, what do you want that you are not getting from band class?
If you have never played before, what instrument sounds and feels (or looks) most comfortable?