Teaching Music
My passion is helping students by providing a goal setting environment and creating a rich texture of musical experiences to grow and learn from. To fully engage in music performance and play from your spirit, knowledge of basic techniques must be learned and practiced regularly.
Playing music is more than the combination of the right notes at the right time. It is about connecting ourselves with the music. The goal is to turn the song and melody we imagine in our mind into musical sound to communicate with the world. We want to express what we hear in our imagination and turn it into physical sound.
With this in mind, I focus on the following when working with the needs of individual students:
Development of technique through scales, arpeggios, and lip slurs, as well as technical etudes from Edwards, Voxman, and others
Development of musical phrasing and style through the etudes of Cimera, Bordogni, Blazhevich, Edwards, and others
Internalizing the pulse and correct rhythmic execution
Learning about the history of the trombone and brass instruments
Collaboration with piano accompaniment and small chamber groups for development of aural and physical awareness
Student Testimonials
"With Caleb's classes. my son was able to catch up with his trombone lessons in school. Caleb was extremely knowledge about the subject matter and also offered a list of events with trombone(s). We are very appreciate of his well-thought lesson plans and wish him the best in the future."
— Jane
"My son has learned so much in just a few lessons with Caleb. He is also practicing more than ever as Caleb is giving him excellent feedback and instruction. Can't wait to see how he does with upcoming auditions and looking forward to more lessons."
— Nicolas
"My son is brand new to the trombone and Caleb has been great. My son is having fun which is all due to Caleb."
— Mike
"Knowledgeable, friendly easy to work with."
— Eric G.
Please Contact me for in person and online lessons teaching rates.