Beginning Bb Trumpet/Bb Cornet Lessons
In this online course the student will begin the process of learning about the trumpet; how to care for it, and how to play it.
Aaron Robertson
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What's included
6 live meetings
6 in-class hoursClass Experience
Your student will learn by interacting with the teacher via video instruction, and through writing in the classroom discussion board. The purpose of this class is to provide the students with a beginning level understanding of Bb Trumpet physiology and posture, breathing and breath control, embouchure formation, articulation and tonguing, tone quality, developing tonal and dynamic range, mouthpieces, effective practice routines, and problem-solving strategies. The class will mostly be a call and response format between the teacher and all students, sometimes a call and response with individual students, with opportunities for students to engage with one another in group discussions and cooperative learning activities. This will be done in a relaxed, and structured environment; allowing for social and emotional growth opportunities for students in the class. The applied lesson is designed to expose your student to the various aspects of trumpet performance and to develop a course of study to help you develop and maintain performance and pedagogical skills. The study of trumpet is a combined process that includes development of motor skill learning, programmed responses, understanding of aesthetics, critical thinking, improvisation, composition, and creativity. It also deals with the psychology of performance and techniques of stress management (coping with performance anxiety). The correct physical fundamentals of trumpet performance (tone production, technique, articulation, flexibility, range, and endurance) will be taught theoretically and practically. The musical skills of interpretation, style, improvisation, and sight-reading will be taught in combination with the study of the Tradition Of Excellence Book 1 for Bb trumpet.
Learning Goals
Your student will learn how to read music notes and rhythms fluently and produce a good fundamental sound on the trumpet. The student will utilize a beginning method book to develop the necessary skills a beginning trumpet player requires, and become proficient on the Bb Trumpet/Bb Cornet.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Have the student teach you about the material covered in lessons, allowing the student to take ownership of practicing by becoming "the teacher" to you. Also encourage them to perform what they are practicing for you, a mini concert.
Supply List
A Bb Trumpet or Bb Cornet: Price can range from $1,000.00 on up, there are options to rent through your local music store that makes the cost more manageable instead of buying an instrument out right. Trumpet brands that are great for beginners are a King Silver Flare, Jupiter Capital Edition, Getzen 700 Special, Yamaha YTR-4335GII, Yamaha Allegro YTR-5335GSIIiL, or a Bach TR 200. If you have a family owned Bb trumpet or Bb Cornet, please get it cleaned and make sure it is in good working condition before lessons begin. Tradition of Excellence Book 1 for trumpet (it is a red book with a trumpet on the cover) $9.00 - $10.95 depending on where you get it from. Snark ST-2 clip on Super Tight Chromatic All-Instrument tuner $10.00 - $15.00 depending on where you get it from /OR/ Tonal Energy Tuner App on an iPhone ($3.99) or Android Phone ($3.99) /OR/ Bandmate Chromatic Tuner (free on both iPhone and Android). For cleaning supplies for the trumpet contact your local music shop.
3 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Traditions of Excellence Book 1 for trumpet and a Bb Trumpet.
Joined August, 2020
5.0
2reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have experience playing trumpet at a professional level with the Cadets Drum Corps, and the Award Winning St. Louis Brass Band; along with twelve years of education related experience, including 3 years of service teaching band, music appreciation, music theory, general music, and choir in the United States Public School System. Music is a gift that everyone deserves to experience, my hope is that through this class your student will discover a love for music that will stay with them the rest of their life. Reviews
Live Group Class
$180
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
60 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-5 learners per class
