Learn from Great Tuba 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!

Born and raised in the South East of England, I began learning the tuba at the age of 12. At 14, I won a scholarship to study as a Junior Exhibitioner at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where I studied with Paul Lawrence (London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra).

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…

A native of Hong Kong based in Boston, Dr. Tommy Chiu is a sought-after educator with more than a decade of international experience in brass pedagogy. His students over the country continue to find success in district and all-state auditions, as well as getting accepted into youth orchestra programs such as the BYSO and NEC Prep, summer music programs such as BUTI and Kinhaven,…

Zach Marley is an award-winning low brass artist and teacher. Equally versed on all low brass instruments, Zach has been very successful in international competitions on multiple instruments. He was awarded second prize in the prestigious Leonard Falcone Artist Tuba competition in 2015, 2016, and 2018.

Hello, my name is Javon Washington. I am from Hopewell, Virginia. I started my music path since 7th grade. My first instrument was euphonium/baritone horn, which I've played from 7th grade to my freshman year in college. My second instrument was trombone where I have played from 10th grade to my 5th and final year in college.

Hello! I'm a principal tuba player in Opera Nova in Bydgoszcz, Poland. I'm 30 years old. I'm really excited when I can teach someone how to play tuba. Four years ago I've graduated Music Academy in Poznan, Poland. During my studies I had a pleasure of taking classes from tuba players from all around the world, such as: Oystein Baadsvik, Floyd Cooley, Alessandro Fossi, Thomas…

Gina Benalcázar López is an Ecuadorian-Honduran-American composer and low brass specialist. Influenced by straight-ahead jazz, latin-jazz, and popular Latin American music, Gina has performed with and arranged/composed for various size bands ranging in style from Classical Chamber to Jazz Big Band and Salsa Bands.

My Background I've been playing with classical ensembles and rock bands since 2001. Even though I started on classical trombone and rock guitar, I have come to expand my repertoire to a variety of instruments and genres. During my time in college I performed with the University choir, orchestra, and band.

DMA Bass Trombonist | Experienced Low Brass Teacher | Performer & Researcher I am Xiaoyu Liu, a bass trombonist from China currently completing my Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Trombone Performance & Pedagogy at the University of Iowa. I hold a Master’s degree from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and a Bachelor’s degree from the China Conservatory of Music.