Hello! I am currently studying Music Education at SUNY Fredonia and have been playing trombone for over nine years. I have strong music theory skills and experience performing in a variety of musical settings, such as Jazz, Rock, Pop, Classical, and Musical Theatre. Musical ability did not come naturally to me, which allows me to better understand the challenges many students face. Throughout my musical journey, I have overcome obstacles such as switching instruments, preparing difficult music on short notice, developing improvisation skills, and building confidence as a performer. Because of these experiences, I can relate to my students an

Aaron Ouellette is a NYC-based trumpeter with 16 years of experience and training from Eastman and the Manhattan School of Music. He has earned recognition in national and international competitions and programs. Aaron helps trumpet students build strong fundamentals, creative confidence, and sustainable practice habits, meeting students where they’re at and guiding them towards achieving their goals as artists and musicians. Topics include: - Jazz Improvisation - Trumpet Fundamentals - Music Theory - Sight Reading - Transcribing - Composing - Audition Prep - Classical Trumpet - Music Production

The son of two music teachers, I have been immersed in music, first violin, then piano, and finally trombone, since the age of 7. I fell in love with jazz, especially Dixieland, Louis Armstrong, Jack Teagarden, through Miles Davis, JJ Johnson and beyond, when I was a teenager, but ultimately my main focus has been on Classical music for most of my career. I attended Juilliard Pre-College, Manhattan School of Music and the Juilliard School, where I studied with the top trombonists in the classical orchestral field, and I now perform with some of the top orchestras in New York City, including the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, America...