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Trumpet teachers
Stephen Beckner
Stephen Beckner, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, has been an active performer and teacher on the east and west coast for over fifteen years. Steve began playing trumpet at the age of 12, later studying music education at Shepherd University under Dennis Taylor while working actively as a freelance performer and teacher. In 1999, Steve moved out to the Bay Area to continue his education by receiving a Masters degree in Trumpet Performance, while studying with local great John Worley. His playing credits include: Mary Wilson of the Supremes, national tours with Philly-based Ska band Ruder Than You, over 30 different Broadway shows, numerous local Salsa, Jazz Bands & Orchestras.
Steve Bell Available for lessons on Tuesday and Saturday
Steve has been a credentialed music teacher in public school since 1991. He has taught at many different schools, and has been a private instructor since 1989. He holds a BA in Trumpet Performance from CSU Hayward. He has also led a choir and has taught flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, recorder and choral ensembles. As a performer, he can be heard around the Bay Area gigging in different situations and settings. Steve also teaches flute and baritone horn.
Dick Leland Available for lessons on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday
Dick has taught Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, French horn, Baritone horn, etc. for 45 years. He has been a professional musician since 1959 and could write a book on all the vocal artists, orchestras, show bands, jazz bands and small groups he has played with, such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nelson Riddle's Orchestra and the Oakland Symphony. He also played and recorded with many Bay Area Rock, and Pop groups. His teaching methods are a physical approach to strong tone, endurance attacks in high and low range and basics and advanced studies.
Alex Young Available for lessons on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Alex holds a Master of Music degree in trumpet performance and Master of Music degree in chamber music from the University of Michigan. He also holds a Bachelor of Music degree in trumpet performance and a K-12 teaching certificate from the University of Iowa. Alex has a long list of performance credits with leading symphonies, opera orchestras, symphonic bands, and chamber groups in Michigan and Iowa. He also has a strong background in private trumpet instruction. Alex served as personnel manager for the university bands at the University of Michigan, was the band manager at the University of Iowa, and was a sales consultant for a music store in Iowa. Alex looks forward to teaching trumpet students of all ages and levels of experience. |
