CT Trumpet Lessons, Performing Artist, Badollet Ensemble

Accepting students of all ages in the greater Boston area. I teach the concepts of process orientation, keeping the mind off of product focus which is reactionary. Keeping the mind focused on the process of sound production with specific steps allows the mind to stay in the present tense and out of the judgement process. My studio is avaiable for all levels, but also welcomes students who are preparing for competitions and auditions (college entrance, district and state level competitions, etc...) for short term lessons and coaching. I am also available for brass quintet/ensemble coaching and conducting. I look forward to assisting you with your musical advancement.

This is a fantastic top ten lists for all students of music! "Suggestions on being an effective student of music" by David Zerkel. Here are my notes from a chat to the brass students at UGA on Day 1. A top ten list of sorts... I hope they listened! 1. Take your classes seriously. Theory, Ear-training and Music History provide you with the tools to understand the language of music and your mastery of these subjects WILL help you play your instrument better. If you have had a math course beyond algebra, music theory should present no problems, as it is structured in a very systematic way. Ear-training will help you learn what you need to hear, whether you are playing your instrument or standing in front of a band. Music History will equip you with the tools to approach your interpretations from informed perspective and will give you the insight needed to play with style. 2. Listen to as much music as you can! Naxos online music library is a great resource, as is our inc...

School will be started within the next two to three weeks!! Slots are starting to fill in the early parts of the day in Billerica on Mondays; Shrewsbury will be done by assignment thru the school; Acton is done through the center (contact Marian for times); St. George's students can contact me as soon as they can to set up times. If you want to start lessons in my home studio, contact me soon as times are very flexible right now. I set up lessons mostly on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Lots of possiblities for times working around your schedule. The travel to Revere can be very easy now since the big dig. I have students come from as far away, locally, as Methuen and Chelmsford. Band Programs are cutting back or just completely disappearing! Lessons can not only aid in getting your playing soaring, but help over worked time constrainted band directors in making their jobs a bit easier and keep the programs strong and vital. I have several students who are...

Just had a chance to try the new line of Bach Artisan C trumpets as well as the "Philly" and "Chicago" C trumpets. For me, the "Philly" C was great. I loved the response, flexibility, intonation, and sound of all the C's I tried. The "Chicago" model was quite good as well, but was a bit more zippy for me. Both instruments were close in feel and response. I preferred the "Philly" model. Very nice horn! I was quite surprised to find I didn't like the Artisan Model. It was a good horn with nice color, but I felt the flexibility was a bit stiff, and the sound was good, but different enough for me to prefer the "Philly" sound. I felt there were some standard intonation issues that didn't work so well for me. Unfortunately, I didn't get to try a silver plated one as someone bought it before the day began. Jury is still out for me on this. But, I can't imagine the flexibility issues (for me) will change on the s...

Summer is a great time to take a lesson or two to decide if I'm the right fit for you or your son or daughter. No long term commitment required during the summer. It's always a daunting task to find the right teacher that will not only be a good teacher, but one that connects well with the student. I have great success in this area and have parent and student recommendations I can pass on to you. Summer is a slower time for me, so my schedule is much more flexible. Contact me as soon as you can! What are you waiting for?

The Porgy & Bess Opera Tour continues.... I will be performing 8 shows from June 8th thru the 13th in Hartford, Connecticut at the Bushnell Theatre. Come see this great performance if you are in the area.

My home studio is growing as more students and parents are willing to travel great distances to take lessons with me. Summer is the perfect time to get into my schedule, try out my teaching techniques, and get a spot secured for the fall.