Professional Low Brass Instruction for Fort Wayne Students

The premier studio for serious low brass musicians in Fort Wayne, IN.

Build Your Sound. Find Your Voice. Become the Musician You Want to Be.

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Choose your Path

Every student learns differently, which is why I offer a variety of learning tracks to help each student focus on the skills and goals that are most meaningful to them. These tracks are not rigid programs, but flexible starting points that provide structure while allowing lessons to grow and change with each student. As their interests, abilities, and goals develop, we’ll build on their path together.

The Beginner Track is designed for students who are new to their instrument or still developing their fundamental skills. Lessons focus on creating positive playing habits while making the learning process engaging and rewarding.
Students will work on:
- Instrument fundamentals and proper technique
- Developing a healthy, confident sound
- Music reading and rhythm
- Basic scales and exercises
- Building good practice habits
- Exploring music in a fun and encouraging environment
Designed for students currently participating in school or community ensembles, this track focuses on the skills that help students thrive in a band setting.
Students will work on:
- Tone and sound development
- Range and flexibility
- Articulation and technique
- Scales and fundamental exercises
- Sight-reading
- Ensemble skills and musical awareness
- Preparation for school repertoire and performances
Auditions can be exciting, but they can also be intimidating. The Audition Track is designed to give students the preparation, tools, and confidence they need to perform at their best.
This track can support preparation for:
- All-State and honor band auditions
- Solo & Ensemble
- Chair auditions
- Competitions and other performance opportunities
- Audition-specific repertoire
- Sight-reading requirements
- Mock auditions and performance preparation
For students who are ready for greater musical challenges, the Advanced Track provides an opportunity to explore more demanding repertoire and develop a deeper understanding of their instrument and musicianship.
Students will focus on:
- Advanced repertoire
- Technical development
- Extended range and flexibility
- Musical interpretation and expression
- Improvisation
- Advanced sight-reading
- Solo and ensemble performance
- Developing an individual musical voice
For students considering music at the collegiate level, the College Track provides individualized preparation for the transition from high school musician to college music student.
Depending on the student's goals, lessons may include:
- College audition repertoire selection and preparation
- Mock auditions
- Prescreening recording preparation
- Performance and audition strategy
- Advanced repertoire
- Practice planning and time management
- Developing independent musicianship
- Preparing for the expectations of collegiate music study

These tracks are guides, not requirements. A student may begin as a beginner, transition into the Band Student Track, prepare for an All-State audition, and eventually pursue the College Track.

As students grow, their goals can change, and their lessons will grow with them.

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Private lessons are offered weekly and are personalized to each student's individual goals, experience, and interests. Save 5% when you enroll in the monthly tuition plan.