"I have BA from Texas Tech University, certified PK-12, with 23 years of teaching Elem. music in the public schools. I started teaching myself trumpet in Kindergarten. I learned by listening to a cassette tape, and following the directions. Since music runs in my family I was able to learn and grow in my knowledge of music. I also played trumpet for many years. As a trumpet player in Highschool, I sat first chair, made it to All Region, and Area Bands and was honored at festivals for my Jazz solo's in the Jazz band. I was in Texas Tech's Goin' Band From Raiderland for 4 years and Symphonic Band.

My previous tutor experience is I have 12 students on various platforms. I teach trumpet, by setting your embouchure, strengthening your embouchure, by using warm up exercises. Each of my students will learn to read music. Beginners start with the basics of theory and playing the trumpet, slowly increasing the range and flexibility. You will learn easy songs each lesson, building upon prior knowledge of the lesson before. Intermediate and advanced students will be taught by where they are in their present skill range, and ability. Each student is taken on an individual basis. I am a very patient instructor and work well with all age-levels." less...