Ryan A., Trumpet Teacher, Queens
(718) 608-6080
About Me:
I believe that anyone who has the desire to learn music can succeed no matter what age or degree of musical exposure. I enjoy watching the excitement of others learning music and being successful.
Styles:
Classical, Jazz
Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Classical Music History
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
To inquire about Trumpet lessons with Ryan, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (718) 608-6080.
Ryan also teaches french horn up to an advanced level and piano up to an intermediate level.
Experience:
- Music Director, St. Martin's Episcopal School, Metairie, LA.
- St. Louis Cathedral Choir, New Orleans, LA.
- Tulane Summer Lyric Theater, New Orleans, LA.
Education:
- Bachelor of Music Education (BA), University of Mississippi [2002]
Studied With:
- Jill Wilson [1998 - 2002]
- Molly Pate [1995 - 1997]
- Jack Gardner [1992 - 1995]
Certifications:
- Will Schmid World Percussion Clinic, Will Schmid National Conferences [2004]
- AP Music Theory , AP National Convention, Los Angeles, CA [2003]
Recent Performances:
- National Wind Ensemble, H. Robert Reynolds [May, 2001]
The trumpet is constructed of brass tubing bent into a rough spiral. The trumpet and trombone share a roughly cylindrical bore which results in a bright, loud sound.