teaching

I absolutely love to teach! I feel incredibly fortunate to work with so many amazing students over the past 25 years. My teaching philosophy is simple - I love to inspire and motivate my students to be kind, hard-working and curious artists as well as expressive musicians. I believe learning is a life-long process, that everyone learns differently, and that everyone is unique and has special gifts. I love to give my students tools that allow them realize their potential, to become fantastic musicians and successful in life.

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I am extremely proud of all my students.  I have worked with hundreds of students over the years, many of which have gone on to study music in college and have earned scholarships.  My former students currently hold positions as middle school and high school band directors, college professors, private trombone instructors, and music copyists, and perform in symphony orchestras, jazz groups, military bands and rock bands.

I love to motivate and inspire people to meet their potential.  I enjoy working with students of all ages, playing levels and abilities.  Do you need help with any of the following?​

  • ​Sound

  • Intonation

  • Rhythm

  • Flexibility

  • Articulations

  • Scales

  • Developing a routine to address your playing needs

  • Learning an etude, solo, or orchestral excerpt

  • Memorizing a piece of music

  • College auditions

  • Preparation for a recital or jury

  • Advice for building a private studio

  • Advice for freelancing

  • Performance Anxiety

  • Peak Performance

    If you need help then schedule a private lesson with me today!

One of my favorite things to do is present masterclasses. I have presented masterclasses at St. Norbert College, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Delaware, Penn State University, Louisiana State University, UCLA, Northern Arizona University, UC Santa Barbara, Point Loma Nazarene University, and the International Trombone Festival. Here are some of the topics I often speak about:

  • Inspired, Organized and Productive Practice Sessions

  • Building a Private Studio

  • Juggling Music with Life

  • Forming a chamber group

  • Freelancing

  • Effective Practice Techniques

  • Focus and Peak Performance

  • Myths of Brass Playing

  • Choosing the Best College

  • Life as a Musician

  • Graduated from College and Now What?!

  • Preparing for an Audition or Performance

  • Life Lessons through Music

  • Listening

  • Performance Anxiety

  • Mental Wellness

  • Visualizing

  • Getting the Most From Your Low Brass