Trumpet Lessons at Kalamazoo Music School
We are proud to offer our community’s leading trumpet lessons with world-class trumpet teachers here at the Kalamazoo Music School, serving students from Kalamazoo, Portage, and Battle Creek, MI.
In addition to challenging every student with technical exercises and ensuring they develop mastery of the trumpet, our brass teachers serve as mentors and guides as part of your musical journey!
Do I Need a Trumpet?
Generally, we recommend having a trumpet available at home for practice, as sharing brass instruments is not sanitary! If you do not own a trumpet, our wonderful staff would be more than happy to recommend a make and model to purchase or rent, while also sharing valuable resources and the best marketplaces to shop for an instrument, as well as options for trumpet rentals.
WHAT ARE PRIVATE Trumpet LESSONS LIKE?
You can expect several things from your trumpet lessons here at KMS:
Lesson plans carefully crafted to challenge and push you to become a better musician;
Fun, engaging, and interactive lessons!
When you begin at KMS, our expert trumpet teachers (see below) work with you to craft a lesson plan that fits your individual needs and the student's favorite type of music. Whether you are playing in a local orchestra, are a seven year old taking their first lesson, or a fifty year old returning to the trumpet after many years, we will set goals to achieve your musical aspirations. As part of our private lesson program, you would:
take weekly private lessons (in 30, 45, or 60 min sessions)
perform (optional) in 3 stage concerts in December, March, and June
stay focused + track progress in your dedicated practice binder
access rewards, prizes + encouragement all year long through our KMS Practice Challenge
HOW QUALIFIED ARE KALAMAZOO'S Trumpet TEACHERS?
Our trumpet teachers have received their education from prestigious institutions such as Manhattan School of Music, Eastern Michigan University, and of course Western Michigan University. Many of our instructors have performed nationally as soloists or as part of touring bands and have over 25 years of professional performance and teaching experience combined. In addition to their teaching credentials, our teachers have warm personalities, are extremely friendly, and strive to get to know each student (and their parent, if younger) on a personal level.
DO I HAVE TO KNOW HOW TO READ MUSIC?
No. Beginners are welcome!
Meet Megan Wagner
Instructor of Brass, Kalamazoo Music School
Meagan Wagner is an accomplished voice and brass teacher with years of experience in music education. She attended Western Michigan University for Jazz Studies and Vocal Performance, and her expertise spans multiple genres, allowing her to tailor her teaching methods to suit the unique needs of each student. She has been in big bands since the age of twelve (12), learning side-by-side with accomplished Western Michigan musicians in her hometown of Grand Rapids, MI.
Meagan's approach combines technical precision with expressive artistry, emphasizing the importance of healthy technique and an emotional connection to the music. Passionate about continuous learning, Meagan can often be found outside of KMS collaborating with her colleagues.
Megan is excited to share her knowledge and expertise with the aspiring trumpet students at the Kalamazoo Music School.
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