Learn from Great Brass Teachers

As a Middle School Band director for 30 years, I learned how to get the best out of students. So many students learn poor habits that prevent them from enjoying the instrument. I am skilled at diagnosing the physical issues, but also very attuned to the social and emotional needs of students. I believe being a musician greatly enhances the enjoyment of life!

Over 4100 lessons taught on Lessonface: Ms. Svec attended the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University on full scholarship to earn both her Bachelor of Music degree (Magna Cum Laude) and Master of Music degree (straight A student) in music education. She was chosen to be a Chancellor Scholar at Appalachian State University.

Nice to meet you. Would you like to study with the tuba player of the Teatro Alla Scala of Milan? I am Eros Sabbatani, I played with the most important Italian orchestra with which I had tour all over the world. I am a Miraphone International Performing Artist and I worked with conductors like Riccardo Muti (Chicago Sympony Orchestra), Zhubin Metha (Bavarian State Opera), Gustavo…

My name is Emily and I teach French Horn! I am from the US originally, but I currently live in Germany, where I am pursuing a master's degree at the Musikhochschule Trossingen. I have a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of North Carolina as well as a Master of Music degree from Indiana University.

Rachel Bearinger is an educator, guitarist, trumpeter, and songwriter. In teaching, she is guided by the philosophy that students are most motivated when they can work on music that they are genuinely excited about while building strong fundamentals and lifelong musicianship skills.

Dr. Eric Devey is a trumpet player, composer, and music educator from Salt Lake City, currently residing in Central Illinois. He enjoys a balance of working with his growing trumpet studio and performing in a colorful range of bands and styles.

Thomas Laubhan is a trombonist who finds joy in creating. He has found himself performing on tenor and bass trombone with many creative ensembles in the New York City area, including the Frank Zappa-esque Ed Palermo Big Band, Park Avenue Chamber Symphony, Steven Maglio tribute to Frank Sinatra, and Good Shepherd Collective.

Angela received her Bachelor's degree in Education and a Master's in Performance from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She was awarded the Chancellor's Talent Award scholarship as an undergraduate. Applied horn studies with Laura Klock and Jazz Horn with John Clark. As a freelance musician, Angela enjoys performing chamber music, shows, big band, rock and blues.

Sara specializes in working with adult learners and has 8 years of experience in teaching adult musicians. She is very devoted to her students and creates individualized curriculum for each student to help them achieve their goals and celebrate the joy in re-learning to play!

Three time Trumpet Teacher of the Year ~ Not currently accepting new students~ I am a teacher with 17 years of experience teaching music. In that time I have worked with musicians from the 6th-12th grades with a particular emphasis on beginners. I love to help young musicians fall in love with music. I am passionate about music and it's positive influence on us.