2020 Remote Instruction

[toowm]

I'm a few years from retirement and an important goal is getting my chops up to the level where I could play in a professional or semi-professional quintet. Before I moved from the Chicago area to New Hampshire I was in a quintet of non-professionals that was very good from my perspective. I last had instruction in high school (1982) so I likely have some bad habits to correct first.

At first in the pandemic and lockdown, I put my plans on the back burner as my local groups went on hiatus, and I was not playing. Now I'm wondering if the current situation actually allows me to get a great instructor with remote instruction that normally would require a masters program and/or travel. Any recommendations for instructors or programs?

[Doug Elliott]

I have been giving Skype lessons for several years, and now Zoom, with a focus on the mechanics of brass playing and fixing embouchure issues. Efficiency is important, in the way you play and in the way you practice.

[Jmcc55]

I’ve also been teaching remotely! Would love to work with you. Shoot me a message if you’d be interested in some lessons.

[tubaphillips]

I think it’s safe to assume that every musician is giving Skype lessons at the moment. If I were you, I would spend some time trying to figure out who is a player you admire, then reaching out to them for lessons

[toowm]

Thanks for the replies