About
I am a very passionate musician and love to help people overcome musical obstacles with patient, intelligent and efficient learning. I value quality over quantity!
I play Principal Trumpet with the Houston Grand Opera and Houston Ballet Orchestras.
Specialties
Student's age
Able to read music
Years experience
Instrument style
Musical styles
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Reviews
david M.
trumpet teacher. Having trained at the prestigious Shepherd School of Music at Rice
University, Tetsuya is extremely skilled at playing trumpet with crystal-clear tone and
impeccable intonation to where everything he plays sounds perfect. He teach... Show more
Michael N.
teacher.
greg P.
how to solve problems. After only four lessons, Ive made significant progress in improving
my tone and technique.
hogan kealoha L.
trumpet goals. Using his broad musical knowledge and a variety of techniques he creates a
personalized approach to suit your needs. Whether you need a to have remote or in
person lessons hes adaptable and willing to work with you to create the best l... Show more
hannah P.
techniques for one to develop a better sense of playing the instrument. He is one of the
best teachers I have had in my six years of playing the trumpet. I dont remember a time
when I got better at learning the instrument in just one hour.
Christopher C.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
We discuss the student's goals and then start to address them usually by looking at their fundamentals.
I've worked with students from all genres including jazz, classical and more!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I completed my undergraduate studies (BM) at the Queensland Conservaotrium of Music in Brisbane, Australia. I recently completed my graduate studies (MM) at Rice University's Shepherd School of Music.
I'm Principal Trumpet of the Houston Grand Opera and Houston Ballet Orchestras.
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching privately in Australia and have also had teaching experience in public and private schools as a contracted teacher for workshops, individual and group lessons.
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages!