Edward dealecio

I am a low brass educator and performer with over 10 years of teaching experience and a current studio of over 60 students across North Texas. I currently teach trombone and euphonium students in multiple school districts ranging from beginning band through advanced and college-level musicians.

As a performer, I have appeared with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and served as Principal Trombone of the Little Opera Theatre of New York. I have participated in festivals including the Aspen Music Festival and Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, where I had the opportunity to work with Christian Lindberg and was awarded the ACA Fellowship at Aspen in 2024.

My honors include winning the UTA Concerto Competition and Lichtenwalter Competition, earning placements in multiple International Trombone Association competitions, and being selected as the only American participant in the 71st ARD International Music Competition in Munich, Germany that year.

I earned my Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Texas at Arlington, where I studied with Dennis Bubert of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and my Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music, where I studied with Per Brevig of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.

My teaching approach is highly individualized and process-driven, with an emphasis on building strong fundamentals, musicality, confidence, and healthy playing habits. I believe every student learns differently, so I tailor lessons to each student’s personality, goals, and learning style. I believe long-term growth comes from consistency, patience, and understanding how to approach improvement step by step rather than searching for quick fixes. I also place a strong emphasis on building rapport and creating a positive learning environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes, asking questions, and exploring music freely. I believe students learn best when they feel supported, understood, and genuinely engaged in the process. My teaching focuses heavily on developing technique through a musical approach rather than relying on excess tension or force, with the goal of making playing feel as natural and effortless as possible. In addition to technical development, I strongly encourage students to learn the language and style of music through listening and recordings. Demonstration and active listening are both central parts of my teaching process. I also offer affordable biweekly online group classes that give students additional opportunities to work on rhythm, fundamentals, listening, audition preparation, and musical development in a collaborative setting. I teach students ranging from beginning band through college-level and adult amateur musicians. I also have experience working with students with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia, and I strive to adapt lessons to help each student succeed in the way that works best for them.