Trumpet Lesson - 30 Minute
30-minute weekly lesson for trumpet. Any style, any age, tailored to the individual student.
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
Trumpet lessons will focus on the fundamentals of trumpet within the contexts of several musical disciplines. Students will learn to master their instrument through physical and technical exercises, etudes, solo pieces, and much more as they explore music through the unmistakable voice of this timeless instrument. As trumpet is a very physically demanding instrument, many of the fundamentals will include exercises designed for developing and controlling the muscles of the embouchure and diaphragm, while also studying musical language through ear-training, theory, listening and practice. Many traditional materials will be used including Arban, HL Clarke, and Schlossberg, as well as any other relevant materials based on the student’s musical path (jazz solo transcriptions, classical solo repertoire, etc). Topics will include but are not limited to: -Scales/Arpeggios -Sight Reading -Tone Production -Projection -Rote Memorization -Improvisation -Ear Training -Music Theory
Other Details
Supply List
Trumpet, music stand, pencil, trumpet cleaning kit, books as assigned
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Books will be assigned. Beginning students will start with Standard of Excellence Book 1 and/or the book assigned by their band director if different from the aforementioned title. Intermediate and advanced students will be assigned Arban’s Complete Conservatory Method For Trumpet/Cornet, Technical Studies for Cornet by HL Clarke, and Max Schlossberg Daily Drills and Technical Studies For Trumpet. Additional material will also be assigned based on individual needs.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Berklee College of Music
My name is Matt Funamura. I am a graduate of Berklee College of Music, a working musician, and educator in the greater Bay Area, California. I teach trumpet, guitar, bass, and ukulele, employing a holistic approach that inspire my students to become well-rounded, educated, and creative musicians. I have well over a decade of experience as a teacher and have taught and mentored hundreds of musicians in the Bay Area alone. My teaching philosophy aims to instill in my students a deep understanding and passion for their craft while honoring its rich history, guiding them to find their place in the future of music. I offer instruction in myriad styles, ranging from classical (trumpet only) to jazz, blues, funk, rock, pop, and more.
I have had the privilege of performing with and studying under numerous musicians across various genres, including Angelique Kidjo, Ingrid Jensen, Tiger Okoshi, Isaac Delgado, Gamble & Huff, Salvador Santana, Joe Gilman, Charles Haynes, Dontae Winslow, Darren Barrett, Larry Harlow, Jeff Stout, Phil Wilson, David Newsam, Jerry Martini, and Victor Mendoza.
I work with students aged 6 to adult, spanning beginner to professional levels, welcoming students from all over the world to join me via Zoom. While proficient in playing many instruments and styles of music, my primary focuses are guitar and trumpet, driven by a passion for jazz and other highly improvised music. I view music as a form of language, capable of communicating emotions and ideas beyond the limitations of words.
Approaching each student as an individual with their own influences and interests, I believe that music, with its wide and varied forms, represents the entirety of humanity in terms of culture, emotion, and self-expression. I emphasize the universal aspects of music in my lessons, prioritizing reading, writing, ear training, and theory to help students maximize their potential and unlock their individual personalities both on and off the stage.
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$45
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-18