In this flex class, learners can work at their own pace as we explore the fundamentals of trumpet playing to ensure that each student has all the basic skills they need to set the foundation for a lifetime of playing music. There will be 3 videos from me per week (listed in more detail below). Learners are encouraged to practice the material explained in the videos and record themselves performing the songs each week. After recording the songs each week, learners will upload them to the classroom where everyone is encouraged to leave positive, helpful feedback. I will also provide individualized feedback based on students videos every week. Learners are also encouraged to reach out to me with any questions and/or discuss any difficulties with their peers in the classroom.
No prior musical knowledge/experience is necessary. Please have your own trumpet and mouthpiece for class. Recordings can be made using a cell phone or computer camera.

Week 1
Monday: welcome, holding the trumpet, making a sound, breathing, and playing the note C
Wednesday: whole notes and half notes, the notes D and E, and reading the notes on a staff
Friday: song using the notes C, D, and E with whole notes and half notes

Week 2
Monday:  articulation and slurs, the note G
Wednesday: the note F, quarter notes
Friday: song using the notes CDEFG with whole notes, half notes and quarter notes

Week 3
Monday: Game! using the notes CDEFG
Wednesday: skips and jumps
Friday: song using the notes CDEFG with skips and jumps

Week 4
Monday: music notation and how to write your own song
Wednesday: review/assist with songs
Friday: write and perform your own song using CDEFG with whole notes, half notes and quarter notes