Learn from Great Trumpet Teachers

With over 15 years of experience as a dedicated music educator and director, I have cultivated a diverse career teaching K-12 music, conducting university bands, and providing private instruction in piano and wind instruments. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (Music) from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Kelly Pratt is a seasoned musician, composer, and educator with years of experience teaching students of all levels—from young beginners to advanced musicians. He has taught at the University of North Carolina and worked one-on-one with students across the world, tailoring lessons to help each individual develop both technical skill and creative confidence.

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I am a lifelong musician providing trumpet and guitar lessons to beginner and intermediate students—adult learners welcome! I played trumpet throughout middle school and high school as first chair, taking private lessons for much of that time. As an adult, I have played in the Chapel Orchestra for Southern Seminary (where I earned both master's and doctorate degrees in ministry).

James Heaton is an experienced trumpeter, conductor and arranger based in Leeds. Beginning his career in Manchester as Principal Trumpet of the Halle Youth Orchestra, James has had a rigorous training in all musical genres, including jazz, classical and popular music; playing with renowned ensembles such as Leeds Symphony Orchestra, West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra, Doncaster…

I'm an enthusiastic, passionate teacher who appreciates the uniqueness and originality of any interested student. I've been teaching private lessons and running clinics for fifteen years, teaching a multitude of genres. I make it a priority to cater lessons to the interests of each individual student. I work with students ages seven to adult.

Hi! I’m Noah, a trombonist, euphonium and baritone player, composer, and educator with over eight years of private teaching experience both in person and online. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Trombone Performance with a concentration in Jazz Studies from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

I am a professional musician and multi-instrumentalist residing in Brooklyn, New York. I am primarily a saxophonist, but also double proficiently on trumpet and drums, and guitar. I have performed professionally for 13 years in NYC and internationally with a host of world class musicians.

Kenneth Brown II’s dedication to music began when reading The Trumpet and the Swan at 8 years old. Within its pages, a swan uses a trumpet to speak to others, and there should be no surprise that Brown uses his own music to give voice to his story. Brown obtained his B.A. in Music Performance from Morehouse College, specializing in Trumpet under the tutelage of Melvin Jones.

Hi, I'm Aidan. I am a dedicated and passionate music teacher and musician from Long Island, NY. I have been teaching private lessons to a wide variety of ages, instruments, and levels for two years. I found my love for music when I started playing the trumpet in fourth grade.