I enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities to foster a love of music and horn playing. Currently, I am accepting students 5th grade through adults in my private studio. I am also available to teach private lessons, give sectional classes, and coach ensembles. Please contact me for current availability and rates.
Private lessons are an opportunity for one-on-one coaching that addresses the specific needs of individual students. I accept students of all ages and experience, from beginning to advanced. Lessons are available both in-person and online.
In private lessons, I focuse on developing and strengthening the fundamentals of horn playing, including tone production, flexibility, range, articulation, phrasing, and basic music theory. As students master these skills, I help them refine their playing and musicianship through standard etudes and solo works. I encourage my students to perform as often as they can, and I regularly organize studio performance opportunities for in-person students.
For current rates and availability, please contact me.
Sectional classes are a great way for students to learn in a group setting. Sectionals can be tailored to fit the needs of your program, and possible class topics include beginning horn, horn fundamentals, All-State or Solo and Ensemble repertoire, band repertoire, and more. I am available for in-school sectional classes during or after the school day, for horn, mellophone, and general brass. I offer one-time visits as well as recurring weekly sectionals.
To set up a sectional class for your program, please contact me.
I offer coaching to brass ensembles and other chamber ensembles involving horn. These sessions are particularly useful for ensembles that are preparing for Solo and Ensemble or a recital performance. I also have experience forming and directing a variety of ensembles, including horn ensemble programs for youth, college students, and adults, and I would be happy to discuss new ensemble possibilities with you.
To schedule a coaching session for your ensemble, or to discuss an ensemble you would like to start, please contact me.