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Musician | Arranger | Composer | Producer | Engineer | Educator
Vince T.

5.0 (62 ratings)

156 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $60
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Musician | Arranger | Composer | Producer | Engineer | Educator
Musician | Arranger | Composer | Producer | Engineer | Educator
Vince T.

5.0 (62 ratings)

156 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (62 ratings)

156 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Vince

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Vince earned the Masters of Music degree in Jazz Performance from the University of the Arts; and earned the Bachelor of Science in Music degree concentrating in Jazz Studies and Theory & Composition from the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz. He studied trumpet through undergraduate and graduate school with Rebecca Coupe Franks, Dennis Wasko, and John Swana. Vince has also attended master classes held by Randy Brecker, Matt Gallagher, Michael Abene, Craig Morris, Steve Wilson,...

Vince earned the Masters of Music degree in Jazz Performance from the University of the Arts; and earned the Bachelor of Science in Music degree concentrating in Jazz Studies and Theory & Composition from the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz. He studied trumpet through undergraduate and graduate school with Rebecca Coupe Franks, Dennis Wasko, and John Swana. Vince has also attended master classes held by Randy Brecker, Matt Gallagher, Michael Abene, Craig Morris, Steve Wilson, Claudio Roditi, Pat Martino, Malcolm McNab, Matthew Shipp, Scott Holbert, John Abercrombie, Jeff Curnow, and Alison Balsom.

In 2006, Vince got his start teaching trumpet master classes at Silver Creek Central School. He soon took on private students teaching trumpet, guitar, electric bass, improvisation, arrangement and composition. While earning his Master of Music at the University of the Arts, he served as the trumpet department intern. He taught private trumpet lessons, prepared transcriptions for class materials and live performances, and proctored exams. At UArts, Vince was also a Teaching Assistant for the Freshman Jazz Improvisation class. He conducted sectionals, administered exams, and critiqued improvisation. Vince served as electric bass guitar instructor with Rock to the Future. Recently, Vince held a jazz improvisation masterclass at Schenectady County Community College. He currently teaches beginner trumpet with Play On, Philly!

Each student approaches music differently; Vince tailors his teaching to fit students' approaches. He asks each student, "What do you want to accomplish?" Together, they set short and long term goals. Vince believes a strong technical foundation leads to freer ease of artistic expression. His students receive a wholistic approach to music applicable to whatever instrument they choose.

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Education

SUNY New Paltz, NY
Music
The University of the Arts in Philadelphia
Masters

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Composition (Music)

Composition (Music)

Composition means writing music. Although many students first approach music as performers, writing music is a skill every musician should develop. Composing original music is highly rewarding and a wonderful way to learn about one's self. Vince first approached music as a performer. In lessons, he soon began improvising melodies based on the lesson materials. Improvisation is a form of spontaneous composing; composing in real time. As Vince developed trumpet technique and reading skills, he began writing his improvisations on paper, thus becoming compositions. Vince's composition exploded when he studied music theory. He later took formal composition lessons with Vinnie Martucci (jazz) and John B Hedges (classical). Vince continually composes new music and has developed a distinct voice through composition. Vince will help identify and develop aspiring composers' unique voice. With theoretical background combined with his knowledge of many instruments, Vince will teach how to approach composing music from different perspectives.

History

Music History

Music History

Vince studied music history from the Age of Antiquity up through modern music. He is quite familiar with the music of the Western World and its composers, as well as American music like Jazz and Rock. When writing a stylized piece of music, Vince often re-researches the particular style.

Music

Composition (Music),

Composition (Music)

Composition means writing music. Although many students first approach music as performers, writing music is a skill every musician should develop. Composing original music is highly rewarding and a wonderful way to learn about one's self. Vince first approached music as a performer. In lessons, he soon began improvising melodies based on the lesson materials. Improvisation is a form of spontaneous composing; composing in real time. As Vince developed trumpet technique and reading skills, he began writing his improvisations on paper, thus becoming compositions. Vince's composition exploded when he studied music theory. He later took formal composition lessons with Vinnie Martucci (jazz) and John B Hedges (classical). Vince continually composes new music and has developed a distinct voice through composition. Vince will help identify and develop aspiring composers' unique voice. With theoretical background combined with his knowledge of many instruments, Vince will teach how to approach composing music from different perspectives.
Music History,

Music History

Vince studied music history from the Age of Antiquity up through modern music. He is quite familiar with the music of the Western World and its composers, as well as American music like Jazz and Rock. When writing a stylized piece of music, Vince often re-researches the particular style.
Music Theory,

Music Theory

Music Theory is essential for every well-rounded musician. A musician should know why something sounds good. Simple theory includes note names, reading music, melody, and rhythm. Complex theory includes how extended chord structures relate to each other, Serialism, and harmonization. Vince first encountered music theory when he began playing trumpet and reading music. He learned the basics; notes, scales, triads, key signatures, and time signatures. Later (especially when he first studied guitar and piano), Vince studied intervals, exotic scales, and chord progressions. At college and graduate school, he formally studied advanced music theory as applied to tonal harmony, twentieth century music, and jazz. Often, theories are built upon other theories and thus support each other. Vince teaches the basics up to more advanced theoretical concepts - to any musician regardless of instrument - how they can be successfully applied in practice.
Trumpet

Trumpet

The trumpet is one of the most demanding yet rewarding instruments. A dominant voice in classical and jazz; the trumpet can be a section or solo instrument. Vince began playing trumpet in 1998. He attended lessons at elementary school. Vince soon won principle chair in school ensembles; later with select county and state wide ensembles. He competed in annual solo competitions performing classical and jazz trumpet throughout middle and high school. In 2003, Vince began studying trumpet privately with Mark Klose; later with John Maguda. Vince primarily studied from methods including Arban's Complete Conservatory Method, Schlossberg's Daily Drills and Technical Studies, Clarke's Technical Studies, and Stamp's Warm-Ups & Studies. Vince also studied classical solo repertoire by by Hindemith, Haydn, and Kennan among others. While cultivating classical foundation, Vince developed jazz chops by listening, transcribing, and studying many jazz greats including Louis Armstrong, Clifford Brown, Donald Byrd, Miles Davis, and Maynard Ferguson. Vince continued studying trumpet through undergraduate and graduate college with Rebecca Coupe Franks, Dennis Wasko, and John Swana. Vince has also attended master classes held by Matt Gallagher, Craig Morris, Claudio Roditi, Randy Brecker, Malcolm McNab, Scott Holbert, Bijon Watson, Jeff Curnow, and Alison Balsom. Vince is a strong improviser, which has served him well in the commercial music scene. He is a frequent performer with cover and original bands. In the recording studio, Vince often lends his horns to a wide variety of genres including pop, indie, surf-rock, ambient, and soul. Vince is an all around trumpet player and soloist; he doubles on other brass instruments including flugelhorn, cornet, slide trumpet, and mellophone. At his home teaching studio he has many brass instruments as well as a library of method books and repertoire.

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Good lessons covering many topics

Mainly what was in the title. It was an informative well paced lesson. We covered many tips to improve my playing. This includes some music theory. The teacher was patient and knowledgeable.

Leo, 13 lessons with Vince

Lesson from zvunce

Vince had been teaching me new scales. He also has me play music which I appreciate. He is very professional. Plays the trumpet well. He is also having me play spontaneously. Today Ed worked in a jazz piece. He played along and helped me play the music better.

Anonymous, 27 lessons with Vince

Lesson from zvunce

Vince had been teaching me new scales. He also has me play music which I appreciate. He is very professional. Plays the trumpet well. He is Aldo having me play spontaneously.

Anonymous, 27 lessons with Vince

Lesson from zvunce

Vince had been teaching me new scales. He also has me play music which I appreciate. He is very professional. Plays the trumpet well. He is Aldo having me play spontaneously.

Anonymous, 27 lessons with Vince

excellent tutor

Vince is a terrific tutor. Our son has a busy schedule and Vince was great at scheduling and communicating. He provided lots of great resources for him to continue as well as noticed he had the wrong size mouth piece. Looking forward to the next lesson.

Karen, 1 lesson with Vince

Great tutor for someone coming back to playing trumpet after 40 years.

He's helping me fix my tone and has plans to help me learn to sight-read music, something I was never able to do in the past. I'm looking forward to future lessons with Vince!

John, 1 lesson with Vince

Patient and knowledgeable

Vince is a really good instructor. He was patient and encouraging. He gave many useful tips and helped with reaching high notes which was the primary reason for the lesson.

Lauren , 2 lessons with Vince
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