Instrument Taught:     Trumpet

Location:     Brookfield

I am most comfortable with this age group:     I take students from 4th grade through adults.

Preferred Virtual Platform:     None

Bio

I have been teaching at WHOM since 1997. I love teaching students of all ages. My goal is to give students the tools necessary to become lifelong trumpet players.

Music Education:

I have a degree in Music Education from UW-Whitewater.

Teaching Experience:

My teaching experience has primarily been in the studio setting at WHOM. I enjoy getting to know my students, not only to find out where they are at, but also where they want to go with their playing.

Styles Taught:

I am comfortable teaching students of all ages the skills necessary to be in a concert band, jazz band, pep band or most any ensemble. I also focus on preparing for the solo and ensemble competition each spring. I am not equipped to teach students how to solo in a jazz band.

Methods Taught:

I have used all of the basic band books used by the school districts around Milwaukee. I will usually work out of the books the schools use unless there is a special circumstance. I use a variety of resources for more advanced students to focus on both technique and musicality.

Instrument(s) Taught:     Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Saxophone, Trombone

Location:    West Bend

Bio

Hi! I’m Carley, and I’ve been playing clarinet since 5th grade, with lots of experience on bass clarinet, too. I graduated from Lawrence University in 2022 with a degree in Music Education, and I’m going into my third year as an elementary music teacher in West Bend. I also spent a year teaching band to students in grades 4–8. I offer private lessons on clarinet, saxophone, oboe, flute, and trumpet. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to improve your skills, I love helping students grow and have fun with music!

Instrument Taught:      Trumpet

Bio

Teaching Methods & Musical Styles/Genres Taught: I teach using a mix of traditional methods that are effective and modern approaches to further the student’s learning. I have taught band methods, band literature, orchestral excerpts/parts, and have experience in teaching students the basics of playing jazz styles. Expectations of Students: I expect student to be prepared, have an open mind to new ideas, and have fun learning the trumpet and how to play it. I do not expect perfection, but rather positive progress and new ideas learned with each lesson. What I want my students to know: Everyone starts in different places of life, and that’s okay. With hard work, passion, and positivity, you can achieve be where you want to be.

Music Education:

Education University of Evansville- BM in Music Education- 2020 Presser Foundation Scholar- 2019 Music Service Award- 2018-19 Gumberts Senior Recital Award Finalist- 2020 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee- MM in Performance & Chamber Music – 2023

Teaching Experience:

Professional/Teaching Experience: Student Taught at Harrison High School in Spring of 2020 in Evansville, IN Trumpet Assistant at the Wesley Shepard Music Camp (Evansville, IN) from 2017-2019