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Francis Elias(Franco) - woodwind, Brass and music theory Tutor. Hello! I'm Francis Elias, most of my students call me Franco. I'm passionate music educator and performer with over 7yrs years of experience teaching and playing woodwind and brass instruments including the recorder, clarinet, saxophone trumpet, Trombone E.t.c I also specialize in music theory and have extensive…

I am a trumpet teacher with 10 years of education experience and students of all ages. I have been playing trumpet for over 17 years and specialize in teaching advanced technique, improvisation, and music theory. My first love will always be jazz, but I also enjoy playing pop, R&B/soul, and classical trumpet pieces.

With over 15 years of proven success in online music instruction, I specialize in helping students break through playing challenges, win competitive auditions, and earn full-ride scholarships to leading colleges. My teaching is personal, results-driven, and focused on long-term musical and personal growth - whether you're preparing for a major performance or building everyday…

I started learning the tuba when I was nine years old, thanks to my school’s music department where I had one-to-one lessons and played in county and regional groups. Over time, I progressed to national ensembles like the National Youth Orchestra, National Youth Orchestra Wales, and the National Youth Brass Band of Wales.

[4.89 rating over 65 reviews from another lesson platform] I started playing the trombone 40 years ago, obtained my Bachelor of Music in Trombone Performance from the Peabody Conservatory, and got my Postgraduate Diploma in Trombone Performance from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England.

I am a GRAMMY Nominated educator, trumpeter, guitarist, bassist, pianist, singer/songwriter, composer/arranger, drummer and recording artist. I graduated from University of Indianapolis with a Bachelor’s of Arts with a concentration in Jazz Studies and the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music with a Master’s in Jazz Studies, specifically in trumpet.