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Professional Trombone Instructor for Jazz/Classical
Karl L.

43 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $65

About Karl


Bio

I am a professional musician in New York City. I play with ska-punk band Streetlight Manifesto and have worked on about a dozen shows on and off Broadway. I received a B.A. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where I honed my ability in jazz and classical. Then I completed a Master's at New York University where I was an adjunct faculty instructor.

I have been teaching private trombone for about 12 years and my students run the gamut of ages and levels. My teaching style is grounded in...

I am a professional musician in New York City. I play with ska-punk band Streetlight Manifesto and have worked on about a dozen shows on and off Broadway. I received a B.A. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where I honed my ability in jazz and classical. Then I completed a Master's at New York University where I was an adjunct faculty instructor.

I have been teaching private trombone for about 12 years and my students run the gamut of ages and levels. My teaching style is grounded in fundamentals but also tailored to each student. I believe that learning music enriches one’s life by improving discipline and the ability to multitask. Also, it can be fun!

In addition to trombone, I am available to teach composition/arranging and music theory. My first big band chart was the 2011 Winner for Undergraduate Orchestrated Work in Downbeat Magazine. I am well versed in Roman numeral analysis, voice leading, and counterpoint.

Please feel free to contact me regarding your particular needs as a student. I design individual lesson plans and offer flexible scheduling options.


Education

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Music
New York University
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $65
  • Rate details: Your lesson rate will include custom PDFs and audio/video demos tailored to your level and area of interest.
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required
  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Composition (Music)

Composition (Music)

Winner of 2011 Undergraduate Orchestrated Work in Downbeat Magazine. Has arranged for singer-songwriters, show bands, and jazz artists since 2012. First album "Undercurrents" was comprised of all original compositions and released in 2015.
Music Theory

Music Theory

University of Nebraska-Lincoln -- Honors Music Theory (Grade of A) New York University -- passed Graduate Music Theory Exam to place out of any courses
Trombone

Trombone

Instructor well-versed in working on the fundamentals of playing trombone such as sound production, flexibility, and articulation. Comfortable in both classical and jazz styles with experience in Broadway shows and touring bands. Have been working professionally in the NY music scene for 7 years.
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18 th century counterpoint and form and analysis

Karl is very good, very knowledgeable of what we asked in a tutor. So happy we picked Karl to tutor gabby. He knows his stuff, and knows how to get across to gabby what she needs to learn. I can’t say enough about him. We give Karl a 5 out of 5 star rating.

Gabrielle , 14 lessons with Karl

Patient & knowledgable

Karl has a deep knowledge of musical theory and excels at translating the complexity of the subject into concepts that are more manageable for a student musician. He is very patient, even keeled, and flexible in his approach, which is so appreciated.

Frank, 16 lessons with Karl

Great student tutor

Karl was patient with my tweenage son, helping him start to learn how to play trombone. My child is excited and eagerto learn more at next week's lesson, because Karl was engaging.

Susan, 7 lessons with Karl
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