Russ M.
- Tampa, FL 33615 ( 15 mi )
- Expert Cornet Lesson
- Male Age 40
- Member since: 12/2011
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $30 to $50 /hr
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- Also Tutors: Trumpet
Cornet is one of my top subjects! see Trumpet
I have a total of 17 years of playing experience, from all genres of playing. I have played in high school and sollege marching and concert bands, and I have been a section leader in every group I have been in. I have jazz band, lead, solo, orchestral, chamber ensemble, and drum corps experience. I also have served as a band camp brass instructor for 4 different high schools in Alabama and Florida, with every one of them going on to get superior ratings at marching competitions.
I believe in teaching the right way to do something the first time. Bad playing habits are much easier to avoid than to correct. I prefer for the student to have a short (20 to 30 minute) daily practice session that is highly concentrated, than to practice for two hours twice a week. I also like to keep a very relaxed atmosphere... because you simply play better when you are relaxed. I can teach someone to ... read more