Berkeley Parents Network: Trumpet Lessons

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Trumpet Lessons

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Sept 2007

Looking for a trumpet/coronet teacher for 9 yr. old who has some experience. ruth

My daughter, then 9, took trumpet lessons last year from Sue Crum, who teaches from her home in El Cerrito. Mrs. Crum was great: calm, kind, and excellent at motivating through enthusiasm rather than criticism. I recommend her highly. Sue Crum-Private Studio Lessons for Young Musicians susancrum@comcast.net 510-759-8368 Pamela

Jan 2006

I'm looking for a trumpet teacher for my 11 year old son. He needs someone who can make lessons fun, and who enjoys working with kids. Any suggestions are most appreciated. Barbara

My 11 year old son, is also looking for a trumpet teacher. We found this class, but they need more students in order for the class to take place. The class isThe Nuts and Bolts of Brass I at the Berkeley Jazz School . Trumpet players as well as other brass players in grade 5-7 are needed. Call Rob at the Jazz School at 845-5373. Here is the web link, scroll down to Brass: www.jazzschool.com/classes/young.php Diana

Jan 2006

Hi, I'm looking for trumpet lessons for my 11 yr old son. I've called a few places, but they only do weekly lessons, while we'd like every other (or every third) week. thanks, Eric Eric

There are good reasons for the teachers to want to see you weekly.

1) Meeting less often tends to be less motivating for a student. No feedback, no urgency to get it right before the next lesson because it is so far off.

2) Practicing the same stuff that long without a lesson means a kid may end up practicing the same uncorrected mistakes for weeks, making it really hard to improve. Besides just being boring to work on the same project for weeks and weeks.

3) Finally, it messes up their schedule. If your kid only comes in every 3rd Monday at 4, they can't schedule anyone else in that slot on a regular basis. That is, you are effectively ''using'' that time, whether you come or not, because most people expect a regular weekly time slot.

Which is to say, it may be difficult to find a teacher who will work on this kind of schedule.

April 2004

My 9-year-old daughter has been asking for trumpet lessons, and Could anyone recommend a good trumpet teacher, preferably located in the North Berkeley, Albany, or El Cerrito area?

I highly recommend Sarah Cline in Berkeley for trumpet lessons. Sarah teaches both trumpet and trombone to many young people and is a positive and inspirational teacher. She is sincerely interested in the progress of her students not only as musicians but also as people. Sarah is very accomplished as a performer and instructor and well respected and connected in the music community. My 11 year old son has been taking trombone lessons from her for the past 2 and a half years and has really excelled. Sarah's email is Kangaroo AT mills.edu and her phone number is 841-2241. Liz D. Thanks!

July 2003

I am looking for a trumpet teacher for my 11 year old son. He has been playing for 2 years, thru the Berkeley schools music program, but he needs individual instruction and a more formal practice program to advance. Marc

For trumpet lessons, you could try ALMA in Orinda. It is right off hwy 24 and if you live in Elmwood, Claremont or South Berkeley, it is not as far as you think -- about 8-10 minutes when traffic is light. We go there 3 days a week for music instruction and prices are best I've found in the area, $18/30 minute session. The teachers are really good. They also have combo groups that your child can join, those are $18/hour and they do perform at least a few times a year. By the way, they teach all band instruments, piano, voice lessons, and foreign languages. Best Regards! Tiffany

I found my trumpet teacher, Ellen Seeling, by going into the Berkeley Jazz School, where I found her brochure. She teaches there in Berkeley some days and in Pinole at her studio at other times. Apparently, she teaches a few of the kids in Berkeley High's lauded jazz band. I'm pretty sure she teaches younger kids as well. I'm pleased with her, though I'm a grown-up, and I know kids need a different style. However, she's very positive and encouraging to me, which is good for any age. Her phone number is 510-758-2200. Pam

Nov 2003

I'm looking for trumpet lessons for a nine year old boy in the Richmond/El Cerrito/Albany area. The most recent post I saw was in 2000 and I'm wondering if there is anyone new. anon

I really like my trumpet teacher, Ellen Seeling. She teaches adults and kids, and some of the famous Berkeley High Jazz Band kids are her students. She's very encouraging and positive. She teaches out of her studio in Pinole, or at the Jazz School in Berkeley. Try calling her studio - (510) 758-2200, or pick up her brochure at the Jazz School and check it out. Pam

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