The Best Trumpet Tutors in Brooklyn, NY

Born and raised in Boulder CO, NYC-based trumpeter Rafael C. always brings joy and enthusiasm to the bandstand. He was inspired to pursue playing trumpet professionally in his early teens when he first heard Louis Armstrong’s 1956 record Ambassador Satch (go listen to it right now!) and started studying... read more

From June 2011 to July 2012 I was the jazz program's trumpet mentor and the leader of the Blanchard Combo. As trumpet mentor, I oversaw the progression of all 20+ trumpeters in the program, which included beginner level middle schoolers to college freshman pursuing degrees in trumpet... read more

I am a Professional Freelance Jazz Trumpet Player with 4 years of teaching experience. I taught elementary band with the Archdiocese Band Program of New Orleans and served as a Guest Artist Instructor at the Straight 8 Summer Master Jazz Camp in Garland, TX. I have taught as a substitute music teacher at Columbia... read more

I've been a freelance trumpeter in New York City for the past 20 years in jazz, classical (symphonic and church), and commercial (pop/rock, Broadway shows) areas. 1994 International Trumpet Guild Student Jazz Competition 1st place. read more

Since 2007, I have professionally recorded on over 25 albums, including 2 under my own name, for multiple record labels. My trumpet playing secured me a first place win in the International Trumpet Guild Jazz Trumpet Solo Competition, and finalist status in Carmine Caruso International Jazz... read more

During my years at NYU, I developed a keen awareness of the influence that a music teacher can have on a student’s desire to seek high levels of performance and creativity. I had the fortune of studying with two of the premier trumpet teachers in New York: Laurie Fink and Ralph Alessi. Each teacher taught me... read more

I studied Jazz Trumpet Performance at the New England Conservatory, where I also learned from former members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and won numerous Student Music Awards from Downbeat Magazine. I've toured the country as a trumpeter with jazz ensembles, rock bands, and singer-songwriters. As... read more

I have been studying and playing trumpet for over 20 years now and have had some wonderful playing opportunities and the chance to study with world-class teachers. Since graduating with my Bachelor’s Degree in Trumpet Performance, I have maintained an active teaching studio for students of all ages and... read more

Information and ideas are fresh in my head, and being able to share as much as I can to a prospecting student sounds fantastic to me. Specifically, with trumpet playing, I've had the pleasure of meeting some of the finest trumpet players. Whether it be learning something from them (which is all... read more

I am currently in several jazz bands and have played for about 40 years. I am interested in teaching beginners only. read more