Learn from Great Brass Teachers

*I only accept 5 new students at a time. Send a message before booking so I can place you in the correct level. Justin Hernandez is a professional trumpet player and educator with 30 years of experience as a performer and dedicated music teacher.

Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Christopher Probst graduated from Lebanon Valley College of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in music education and a B.A. in trumpet performance. He received a Master’s degree in trumpet performance from the University of Arizona (Tucson) where he studied with Edward Reid. Dr.

Gavin Ard is a freelance trumpet player, teacher, and composer/arranger based in the NYC area. A recent graduate of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance (SMTD), and holds two Master of Music Degrees; one in trumpet performance and the other in jazz composition/arranging.

A native of Florida, William Bard holds a Bachelor of Music degree in horn performance from the Eastman School of Music (where he also received the coveted Performer's Certificate), as well as a Master of Music degree in horn performance from the Mannes School of Music (where he was one of only four students in his class to receive the Orchestral Achievement Award).

Steve McKnight - Professional Trumpet I’m a professional trumpet player and educator with a Master’s degree in Jazz Performance from McGill University, as well as undergraduate degrees in Classical Performance and Music Education from Slippery Rock University.

A passionate performer, trombonist, Melissa Hagstedt has a mission to create safe, inclusive, and accessible environments. Whether she is a performer, teacher, or working in an administrative position, Melissa is committed to ensuring the places she works are welcoming to all.

My experience as a musician, performer and brass tutor has developed a passion and personal commitment to three things: fostering a positive learning environment for students with various backgrounds, maximising individual student performance and developing student interest in different brass performance techniques as well as music theory knowledge growth.

Hi! My name is Beckie and I have played music for all of my life. I play and teach many different instruments such as the French horn, trumpet, piano, saxophone, mandolin, guitar, and voice. I have my Masters in Music on French horn as well as two bachelor degrees in music performance on French horn and music education.

Hello! I'm Robert Cardon-Wake. I've earned degrees in trombone performance and pedagogy from Vanderbilt University and the University of Denver. I serve as the Associate Instructor for the trombone department at Indiana University, where I am currently earning a doctorate in trombone performance.

Hello! My name is Anthony Kha and I work full-time as a music educator. I have 15 years total experience teaching music. I started when I was 18 years old teaching guitar, loved it, and then pursued a teaching degree from the University of Alberta. I have teaching experience at the Elementary, Jr. High (Middle), and High School (Sr. High) levels.