Learn from Great Tuba Teachers

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.

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 across the country continue to find success in district and all-state auditions, as well as gain acceptance into youth orchestra programs such as the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras and New England Conservatory…

I am a trumpet player, conductor, and music educator living in Indianapolis. I recently served as the Director of Instrumental Activities and Visiting Assistant Professor of Music at Franklin College for three years. I frequently perform throughout Indianapolis with groups such as the Indianapolis Symphony, Carmel Symphony, Terre Haute Symphony, and the Columbus Indiana…

Called “terrific” by the New York Times, “imaginative, intelligent, and strangely mesmerizing” by the San Diego Union Tribune, “enchanting,” by the Twin Cities’ Pioneer Press, and “impossible to resist,” by the Montreal Gazette, Phina Pipia’s performances have captivated audiences around the world.

As an award-winning music educator and performer, I bring unparalleled expertise to private music lessons. I hold degrees from Eastman and Berklee and have received prestigious honors, such as the Outstanding Trumpet Soloist award (elected by Wynton Marsalis) and the Raymond and Maxine Schirmer Prize in Jazz Performance.

I have a BA in Music from Henderson State University. I have taught euphonium and trombone for 10 years. I love it! I have taught in privately in Northeast Texas, and I also was the low brass instructor for Travis Academy of Fine Arts in Fort Worth, Texas.

Geno, life-long musician from Austin, Texas, grew up in the renowned 78704 zip code surrounded by some of Austin's most iconic musical legends like Rocky Erickson, Marcia Ball, and Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Geno started playing piano and taking voice lessons at age seven and later attended Austin High School, playing tuba in band and orchestra.

The composition faculty of Michigan State University has described the music of Michael Goodman (b. 1988) as dramatic, humorous, and energetic. He views composition as a communicative tool that enhances his musical and philosophical ideas. Michael’s music stems from personal, neurodivergent experiences of his own or close friends.

Hello current and future students! My name is Zach Garcia and I am a tuba, trombone, and euphonium/baritone teacher. I'm looking forward to getting to know you! As for me and my background, I first got interested in performing music when I joined my school band in the 6th grade as a tuba player.

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.