Private Trumpet Instruction

~ Emphasis on instrument technique, musicality, and music appreciation
~ No prior knowledge of music, or another instrument, is required
~ Develops concentration, communication and listening skills
~ Reduces stress through a creative outlet


Studio Locations:

~ Vancouver - Dunbar neighborhood, in-home studio

~ Vancouver - Kitslano neighborhood, Vancouver Academy of Music

~ North Vancouver - Deep Cove, Seycove Secondary School

Student Goals:

Beginning students:

~ visual and aural pitch and rhythm recognition

~ beginning trumpet technique - finger patterns and muscle memory

~ establishment of good breathing habits and use of air

~ establishment of a relaxed approach to the instrument

~ fun and recognizable themes provided to encourage sustained interest


Intermediate students:

~ introduction to repertoire for the trumpet

~ development of tone, range, and endurance

~ technical exercises that challenge dexterity


Advanced students:

~ introduction to concert repertoire

~ increased focus on musicality

~ explore various styles and genres of playing


Pre-College / University Advanced students:

~ establish consistency through efficient technical and lyrical practice habits

~ professional level repertoire including orchestral excerpts

~ proficiency in basic jazz and contemporary music


Studio Policies:

Materials


All trumpet students will be required to purchase:

☞  H.L. Clark’s Technical Studies for the Cornet/Trumpet


Other commonly assigned materials include:

  1. ☞  Concone Lyrical Studies for voice, horn, or trumpet

  2. ☞  Earl Iron’s Flexibility Studies

  3. ☞  Voxman Selected Duets, volumes 1 & 2

  4. ☞ JB Arban’s Complete Method for the Cornet/Trumpet

  5. ☞ H.L. Clark’s Characteristic Studies for the Cornet/Trumpet


More advanced students will be required to purchase additional materials, including standard works from trumpet repertoire.  All students need an spiral notebook for assignments, and will receive a stapled packet of trumpet exercises and worksheets.  Please bring the notebook, packet, and a pencil to every lesson!


Staff paper can be downloaded here.

Practice logs can be downloaded here.

Note ID flash cards can be downloaded here.



Scheduling

There is a minimum enrolment requirement of 14 lessons per semester.  Additional lessons can be arranged if so desired.  I do my best to stick to a consistent schedule, but my performance and travel schedule occasionally conflict with my private instruction schedule.  I may occasionally provide a substitute instructor if I am unavailable for more than a week at a time.  A complete calendar for the entire term will be distributed in early October.



Cancellation

If the instructor cancels a lesson due to illness or emergency, the student has the option to reschedule the lesson or forego that lesson for no charge.


The full fee is charged for a missed lesson without 48 hours advance notice of cancellation.  This includes instances of conflicting sports games and school trips.  If a lesson is missed due to scheduling conflict with other activities, the lesson will be rescheduled and held at my Dunbar studio; otherwise, the fee for that lesson is charged in full.


In the case of illness or family emergency, please email me or call as early as possible to let me know of the absence.  If a lesson is missed due to illness or emergency, the lesson will be rescheduled for a later date at my Dunbar studio.


Once a student is scheduled for weekly lessons, the student is expected to attend the entire semester of lessons (14 lessons per semester).  Early withdrawal does not grant financial reimbursement.


All make up lessons for the fall term need to be scheduled by December 16th, 2011, and must occur by January 28th, 2012.




Performance Opportunities

Advanced students will be encouraged to collaborate with a pianist.  Please note that you will be responsible for the additional fees a pianist may charge (usually starting around $35/hour).


Students will be highly encouraged to participate in a studio recital in late spring!  Look out for recital information in early March.



Private or Group Music Theory Instruction: 

Music theory study greatly enhances a student's performance and overall musicianship by promoting an understanding of the written and aural structure of music.  For the individual, 30 minute theory lessons are available independent of, or in addition to, trumpet lessons.  Groups of 3-5 can choose to schedule a 90 minute class at a negotiated rate.



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