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Brass Tuition and Music Lessons

Graham Hickey BA (hons) PGCE

 

I have over 15 years experience at teaching brass instruments, composition and theory lessons.
I perform on the trumpet or French horn to a professional level.

To contact Graham please email on ghickey@composemusic.co.uk
or ring on 07525352891

Lesson Time Description Price each.
30 mins

One to one brass, theory or composing lesson covering basics to advanced.
(This is the best lesson for the best progress)

£15.00
20 mins Brass tuition. Pupils are taught in groups of 2
(These are best for taster lessons until the pupils decide they want to pursue the instrument with more commitment)
£7.50

 

 

warmups for trumpet

For a good site for resources TrumpetStudio.com has some good ideas about the basics of warming up. I have included their sample warmup chapter in PDF format.

The Arban Cornet Method

This has always been the complete study method for the cornet and trumpet. Here is a downloadable pdf version for you to practice. I suggest getting your own from a shop as it is invaluable.

It does however leave the very begginner lost and so I would recomend the classic "Tune a day" series or even abracadabra series.

Trumpet scales for grade 1

Trumpet scales for grade 3

Trumpet scales for grade 4

trumpet

Playing the Trumpet

A handy sheet that explains the basics of starting out.

Practice march

A small duet that has a limited range of one octave.

 
   

 

 

 
 
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