Napier · Hawke's Bay
Trumpet lessons from a working musician
One-on-one trumpet tuition for players aged 5 to infinity, backed by 20+ years of performing and teaching experience.
One-on-one trumpet tuition for players aged 5 to infinity, backed by 20+ years of performing and teaching experience.
I teach trumpet to students from age 5 to infinity — first-time beginners through to adults returning to the instrument after years away.
I've spent over 20 years performing and teaching around Hawke's Bay, playing regularly across a range of live projects. Lessons are grounded in real playing experience, not just theory.
Individually paced, one-on-one trumpet lessons for beginners through to advanced players. Whether it's a first note or refining tone and technique, lessons are shaped around where you're at.
A beginner trumpet method to work through between lessons. Record your practice, send it through, and get personal feedback back from me.
Breathwork built specifically for brass players — easing performance anxiety and tension, so breath supports the music instead of working against it.
An interactive theory workbook for current students — staff and note names, rhythm, fingerings, and more. Password required, ask me in your lesson.
Interactive flashcards for students moving past the basics — note ID with fingerings, key signatures, intervals, triads, 7th chords, and scale degrees. Password required, ask me in your lesson.
Also regularly performing alongside local DJs.
Reach out to ask about availability, pricing, or where to start.
