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Featured trumpet teachers

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Hugh Rashleigh - Trumpet teacher
Hugh Rashleigh
TrumpetOnline
£21
Top Rated
Most recent review: 14 Oct 2023

Highly energetic and creative teacher. Utilising technology to deliver a truly unique and personal musical education. With grade 8 on every brass instrument, as well as a Diploma on the Trumpet and Piano, Hugh is…

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Neil Southgate - Trumpet teacher
Neil Southgate
TrumpetOnline
£20.25

I believe in taking an active approach to music lessons. This means the tutee is very much an active participant. The tutee will not only learn in a traditional manner by sitting-down reading notation from a score in a…

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Andrew Loveridge - Trumpet teacher
Andrew Loveridge
TrumpetOnline
£17.50

Musician and educator for over 18 years, privately, in college and in schools for both the private and public sector. Beginner to advanced musicians welcome we will formulate a clear path to progression with lots of…

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Gabe Toth - Trumpet teacher
Gabe Toth
TrumpetOnline
$20

Gabe Toth brings 40 years of industry experience to his role as a sight-reading pianist and vocal coaching expert, having performed in diverse settings from churches to Broadway, touring companies, colleges, and cruise…

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John Spoulos - Trumpet teacher
John Spoulos
TrumpetOnline

John Spoulos,I have been teaching for five decades.I have had three rock stars and two Grammy nominees as,well as numerous performers,college scholarships for students.We teach all of the,styles,but more importantly, I…

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About Find trumpet lessons near you

Trumpet lessons develop breath control, embouchure, articulation and style — from orchestral playing to jazz improvisation.

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Trumpet lessons: what to expect

Who trumpet lessons are for

Beginners through advanced players wanting to develop range, power and stylistic versatility.

Online vs in-person trumpet lessons

In-person helps with physical adjustments; online works well for repertoire and improvisation practice.

Practice tips

Short daily sessions focusing on warm-ups, long tones and targeted technical exercises.

A simple learning path for trumpet

A good teacher will tailor lessons to your goals — but here’s what progress often looks like.

Weeks 1–8: Fundamentals
1

Posture, breathing, producing a clean sound and basic range expansion.

Months 2–6: Technique
2

Scales, articulation, endurance and beginner-level repertoire.

Months 6+: Style & performance
3

Jazz phrasing, lead trumpet techniques and ensemble playing.

Getting started: what you need

Keep it simple at first — your teacher can help you choose the right setup.

  • A good student trumpet (starter or intermediate) and valve oil.
  • A tuner, metronome, and a quality mouthpiece with teacher guidance.

Styles & goals your teacher can support

Choose a direction — lessons can be tailored around what you actually want to play.

Classical
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Orchestral technique, sight-reading and tone production.

Jazz
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Improvisation, phrasing and swing feel.

Contemporary
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Studio technique and versatility for bands.

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FAQs about trumpet lessons

How long to build a good tone?

With consistent daily practice, students often see marked improvement in 2–3 months.

What mouthpiece should I use?

Begin with a standard student mouthpiece; a teacher will advise upgrades as technique develops.