Trumpet Lessons
Trumpet lessons are available for all skill levels from advanced college students to beginners. They are conducted in Grand Junction, CO and the surrounding Grand Valley. Lessons are customized to the individual student according to his or her needs. Some of the areas include:
- Equipment selection
- Posture
- Breath control
- Technical studies
- Technique development, Tonguing/Slurring
- Flexibility and interval studies
- Breathing exercises
- Upper register development
- Endurance development
- Music theory
- Sight reading technique
- Jazz Improvisation
- Advanced Lead Trumpet technique
- Preparation for auditions/performances
Lessons are currently conducted at my office at 793 22 Road in Grand Junction.
Call 831-809-4615 for more information or to schedule a lesson.
Testimonials
"If you are looking for jazz lead trumpet techniques, Tom Garland is your man. I studied with Tom for three years in the 80's and I still use the same phrasing and stylistic techniques today playing lead trumpet in my adult band."
-Chris Moura (Director of Bands, Oak Grove High School, San Jose, CA)
"Throughout our European tour, Tom demonstrated once again that he is a master performer, with a terrific grasp of musical styles and improvisation. He has extensive experience as a teacher, and any aspiring trumpet player, beginning or advanced, will benefit from his expertise."
- Brad Wallace (Graduate USC Film School, Studied with top LA studio musician John Thomas)