Trumpet Lessons Warrington

My Experience as a Teacher

Along with the versatility to teach all brass instruments and music theory to an advanced standard, I have a range of teaching experience encompassing all abilities and ages. My current work includes teaching brass and theory students at Weaverham High School in Cheshire, as well as directing their school concert band

In addition to my further brass teaching positions with Tameside Tutors and Rubato Music Centre, I also direct Eccles Youth Band, a project I began developing in October 2017 as a then established member of Eccles Borough Band to promote the learning of brass instruments in the area.

Their first performance followed in April 2018, sharing the stage with the senior band at Eccles Town Hall, with both pieces performed being arrangements I had made to suit the abilities of the individual players of the ensemble. I have also worked with the renowned Foden’s Youth Band and twice as a guest tutor for the RNCM Young Middle Brass scheme in 2019, leading an interactive group warm-up for the 15-20 pupils involved and conducting the ensemble in rehearsals and subsequent concerts.

More About My Lessons

After a half-price first lesson, I will quickly tailor sessions to best suit each student’s character, needs and interests, putting their enjoyment at the centre of every lesson with a lively and enthusiastic approach.

Whether they would like to solely pursue graded exams or simply play for fun, I will always aim to achieve a wider, lasting musical understanding that benefits the student’s overall development. In addition to my euphonium, for trombone students, I also own a trombone, which I find is often helpful for slide demonstrations in specific lessons.

I have recently graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music, having completed an intensive 3 year (normally 4 years) Bachelor of Music with Honours degree and an intensive 1 year (normally 2 years) Master of Music degree. This included an instrumental teaching elective, involving further experience as a brass teacher at a nearby secondary school, sessions on safeguarding, curriculum design, and a variety of teaching techniques, culminating in a comprehensive final portfolio and an assessment of my teaching performance that ultimately resulted as my highest contribution towards my attaining of an overall Distinction.

Brass & Woodwind Shops

There aren't many options in the area when it comes to music shops but here are a few that I recommend checking out - some of them might not be Warrington based, but they offer en excellent service of a nationwide delivery.

John Packer, is a dedicated Brass & Woodwind specialist where you can buy new and second-hand instruments (ideal for beginner learners) as well as rent and repair your instrument. Although they are based in Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9JF, they can deliver your order to the door.

Dawsons Music, is an all round music store where you can find a wide range of options for all kinds of players. The shop is located at Sterling House, 810 Mandarin Ct, Warrington WA1 1GG.

Normans, is another high quality online distributor of brass instruments, mouthpieces and cases. Check their website out to see a great range of musical instruments and accessories available to order online.