Trumpet
I am originally from Chicago, Illinois, but I currently live in Boston, MA. I was lucky to grow up with parents that were very supportive of my musical interest. At the age of 4, they gave me a violin as my first instrument, where I developed a passion for playing music.
At the age of 11, I started the trumpet in continuation of the violin. It was my first exposure to music besides orchestral and chamber music, such as jazz and band. Over time, the trumpet was an instrument that I loved even more than violin, and I became serious about music as a profession. The trumpet became the closest form of self expression for me, and I knew its where I wanted to begin my career as a performer, composer, and educator.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Music from the Eastman School of Music/University of Rochester in Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media in May 2020. In December 2021, I graduated with a Master of Music from Berklee Global Jazz Institute/Berklee College of Music in Contemporary Performance (Global Jazz).
During this time in school, I had the opportunity to perform with a variety of ensembles each for several years: Jazz Big Band, Jazz Trio, Jazz Combo (Quartet-Octet), Symphonic Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Brass Quintet, Punk Band, EDM Groups, DJ’s, Wedding Bands, Rap/Hip Hop house band, Commercial Bands, Salsa Bands, etc.
If you are interested in seeing my recent professional performances and collaborators, please look at my resumé.
I have used my experiences in the music field to develop my passion for teaching. This includes my graduate thesis, Music for Creative Learning. It proposes a specific teaching pedagogy that is meant to stimulate cognitive development, foster creativity, and develop global civics. It uses music as an interconnective force for creative learning and cultural immersion in early education. I like the bring this research and experience that I have to each individual students in my lessons.
I am interested in helping you accomplish your goals on the trumpet, and to learn from you as well. I'm looking forward to meet you!
English-Native
Master of Music - Berklee Global Jazz Institute (Berklee College of Music)
Bachelor of Music - Eastman School of Music (University of Rochester)
Berklee Global Jazz Institute: Full tuition scholarship
Outstanding Trumpet Soloist given by Wynton Marsalis at Jack Rudin Jazz Championship
Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Program: Class of 2019
National Trumpet Competition: 3rd place Jazz Division in Lexington, KY
National Trumpet Competition: semifinalist Small Ensemble Division in Lexington, KY
International Artists League: Trumpet – Silver Arrow Band 2018-present
Wyzant: Music Teacher 2020-present
Graduate Assistant: Berklee College of Music/Berklee Global Jazz Institute 2021-2022
Teaching Assistant- Birch Creek Music Performance Center
Amazing Sounds Performed
By De Jaegher
You will need a computer or tablet with a webcam and microphone that is connected to a good Internet connection, with a download speed preferably above 25 Mbps, your instrument (of course), and/or any equipment recommended by your teacher prior to the lesson. A link and details on how to join will be included in your booking confirmation email.
Online Lessons are all attended on the Zoom video conferencing platform. After...
Read MoreOnline Lessons are all attended on the Zoom video conferencing platform. After you book, you’ll receive an email confirmation with a link to your upcoming lesson that you’ll join using a web browser or the Zoom app. Lessons use both audio and video, so make sure that you can meet the system requirement before booking a lesson. Online lessons are interactive, so you’ll be able to communicate with your teacher, ask questions, and comment as much as you like.
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Lessons can be canceled or rescheduled directly on the platform using the...
Read MoreLessons can be canceled or rescheduled directly on the platform using the cancel/reschedule function in the Booked Lesson section of your Dashboard at least 24 hours before the lesson time. If you need to cancel a lesson, do so by clicking on the “Cancel” button on your booked lesson and your teacher will be notified automatically.
You can always think ahead and get a few things ready before your lessons. Make sure to tune your instrument before the lesson. Bring à a notepad and anything you might need to write down notes. We strongly recommend testing your video conference settings at least 15 min before each lesson to avoid any unwanted technical issues during the lesson.
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