Andrew is becoming more and more involved with education and teaching. Currently he is serving as a music coach for the Enrico Fermi High School Marching Band and starting a private studio in the Amherst region. Read on for more information about trumpet study with Andrew.

Trumpet Lesson Synopsis

Studying the trumpet is far more than simply the study of the instrument itself. Good private study should include a well-balanced knowledge of music in general as well as specifics on an instrument. Beyond musical knowledge, private study should create connections to other fields of study common to a student’s life such as science, math, English, and many others. Therefore, whether beginner or an advanced player, private lessons include:

•Fundamentals of Trumpet

oBasic Instrument Function

♣Fingerings, note names, etc.

♣Proper posture and holding techniques

♣Breathing and breath support

oTechnique

♣Scales, Arpeggios, etc.

♣Articulation, etc.

♣Proper lip function

oRepertoire

♣Knowledge of basic to advanced trumpet literature

•Fundamentals of Music

oTheory

♣Note names

♣Keys

♣Basic chords and harmonic analysis

oEar Training

oSolfege

oComposition

•Cross-Subject Connections

oMusic and Science

oMusic and Math

oMusic and History

and many more!

               Lesson Timing and Pricing

                   For beginning students:

        45 Minute Lessons (local)--$40

        45 Minute Lessons (with travel)--$50

                    For advanced students:

        60 Minute Lessons (local)--$55

        60 Minute Lessons  (with travel)--$65

        90 Minute Lessons (local)--$75

        90 Minute Lessons (with travel)--$85