Private Trumpet Lessons.
RON HORTON : Trumpet, arranging and composition
Topics:
I teach trumpet technique and jazz improvisation. Trumpet technique includes an assessment of where the student is at right now, in terms of trumpet essentials, (warm-ups, sight reading, scales, modes, intervals, tongueing, slurring, interpretation, range, endurance, blending and phrasing with others, etc.), and to introduce tailored studies that will help to solve some of the difficulties in mastering the instrument.
Jazz improvisation will be examined mostly from a trumpeter's perspective, including a broad survey of jazz trumpet trumpet styles, a study of individual styles of great jazz trumpeters, through transcriptions of their insightful solos. We will also use play-along jazz cds, such as "Jamey Aebersold", to learn new jazz tunes, work on chords, progressions, solo structure, and to apply many of the things worked on in trumpet technique and solo transcriptions.
Philosophy:
I approach teaching jazz trumpet as a way to improve on what the student already knows and to help propel them in the direction that they are already moving in, not to change anyone's style or to conform to anyone else's approach. Jazz listening, studying and performing can be a very wide open way for each individual to express themselves. Like any creative art form, it is open to interpretation, and each student should always remain open to new possibilities.
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