Beginning, Intermediate, and Advance Brass Instrument Lessons
30 minute weekly private lessons for all levels on Tuba, Euphonium, Trombone, and Trumpet!
Mr. Casey
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(7)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
2-4 hours per week. At the end of the lesson, I will typically assign practice exercises for the student to work on before the next lesson. This helps the student progress between lessons.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
Private brass lessons offer a personalized and tailored learning experience, allowing students to receive individualized attention and guidance to meet their specific musical goals and needs. Regular practice and consistent attendance at lessons are crucial for making steady progress on a brass instrument. Please reach out if no times work for you. We can always make it work! During lessons we will develop the student's: Tone Rhythms Note Reading/Range Articulations Dyanmics Phrasing/Musicality Breath Control Lessons will be very consistent and follow the same routine every single week: 1. Warm-Up: Warm-up exercises typically include long tones, lip slurs, and breathing exercises to improve tone quality and breath control. 2. Review of Previous Material: Student will play material from previous lesson to ensures the student is progressing and retaining what they've learned. 3. New Material: The bulk of the lesson will focus on learning new material. This could include working on a specific piece of music, scales, arpeggios, technical exercises, or etudes. 4. Sight-Reading: Sight-reading skills should be developed during lessons. This is a great way to improve a student's music fundamentals and apply what they worked on in the lesson to a new piece of music. 5. Practice Assignments: At the end of the lesson, I will typically assign practice exercises for the student to work on before the next lesson. This helps the student progress between lessons.
Learning Goals
Remember that progress in learning a musical instrument takes time and dedication. It's essential to stay patient, persistent, and enthusiastic about your brass instrument journey.
1. Technical Proficiency:
- Develop proper embouchure and breath control.
- Learn to produce a clear and consistent tone.
- Master basic playing techniques such as tonguing, slurring, and articulation.
- Build finger dexterity and slide/tuning slide control (for instruments like the trombone).
2. Scales and Arpeggios:
- Learn major and minor scales and arpeggios in various keys.
- Develop fluency in playing scales and arpeggios to improve finger and tongue coordination.
3. Repertoire Mastery:
- Study and perform a variety of musical pieces, including etudes and solo works.
- Focus on pieces that challenge your technical and musical abilities.
4. Sight-Reading Skills:
- Improve your ability to read sheet music on sight.
- Practice sight-reading exercises regularly to enhance your musical literacy.
5. Goal Setting and Practice Routine:
- Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for your brass playing.
- Establish a regular practice routine that focuses on achieving these goals.
Other Details
Supply List
1. Instrument: You'll need the musical instrument you're learning to play. Make sure it's in good working condition and properly maintained (valve oil). 2. Music Stand 3. Sheet Music and Music Books: Bring any sheet music or music books you use in school. I will provide additional material for lessons. 4. Notebook and Pencil 5. Metronome: A metronome is a valuable tool for practicing rhythm and timing. You can use a physical metronome or a metronome app on your smartphone.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have taught beginning, intermediate, and advanced band for 9 years in Arkansas, New Jersey, and Connecticut. While my primary instrument is Tuba, I have experience teaching all brass instruments to any age level. I understand what is takes to get a beginner started on an instrument while also understanding how to get an advanced musician to that next level!Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$30
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-18
