Michael | Teacher #3536
About Michael
Michael is a dedicated trumpet teacher with extensive experience, offering lessons to students from age 8 to adults. He conducts lessons online, in his studio, and in students' homes in Winnipeg. With a Licentiate Diploma in Trumpet Performance from McGill University, Michael has performed with prestigious orchestras and ensembles, highlighting his profound musical education. Fluent in English and French, Michael's teaching goes beyond trumpet technique, focusing on music as a universal language of expression. He emphasizes joy and curiosity in music-making, regardless of the student's age. Michael's approach to teaching, enriched by his awards and professional performances, including with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, makes learning an inspiring journey. Book an interview with Michael now.
Trumpet Ear Training Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Jazz Improvation
Online Lessons In Studio Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz Pop Rock Latin Salsa Rock and Roll Blues Christian Gospel Hip Hop Rhythm and Blues Funk Baroque
English French
Teaching Philosophy
Music is a language - a universal way of communicating what is in our hearts. As in any spoken language, the language of music requires practice and technique - not as a means to an end, but as a way to better communicate with others our deep ideas and feelings. And...it's fun!!!!! What I seek to accomplish with students is to find ways through proper trumpet technique to be able to communicate music. Age makes no difference - what is important is joy, curiosity, courage and dedication. What I hope to leave with students is the privilege of music-making and joy of trumpet playing . Music should be a blast!
Musical Education
I have a Licentiate Diploma in Trumpet Performance from McGill University (2007), which included performance in the McGill Symphony Orchestra and small brass ensembles. I studied trumpet from the age of 14 and still consider myself a student of the instrument. I studied with Russell DeVuyst (Former Associate Principal Trumpet of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra) and Paul Merkelo (Solo Trumpet of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra). Professionally, I have performed with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (2005-2009), the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (2011-2015), the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra (2016 -present) and the Royal Canadian Air Force Band (2010 - present). I also participated in the BachAkademie Stuttgart Festival Ensemble as Solo Trumpet in 2005. The Orchestra and Choir toured Germany and performed the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. In addition to classical repertoire, I have performed with Gospel choirs, jazz ensembles and pop/funk/R&B ensembles. A highlight for me was performing with world-class jazz vocalist Diana Krall during the Montreal International Jazz Festival in 2009. As a trumpeter with the Royal Canadian Air Force Band, I have performed with the Command Brass Quintet, the Dixieland Band, the Party Band and Wind Ensemble throughout Canada, the US and Europe (France, UK, Belgium, Holland) representing our armed forces - something I am very proud of.
Awards and Distinctions
Best Musician - Wagar High School (1995) Scholarship - Vanier College (1998) Finalist - McGill Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition (2002)
Special Skills and Trainings
I played my first trumpet solo in front of my high school band in 1995 - and I was nervous! From there, I was accepted in the West Island Youth Symphony Orchestra and played with the ensemble for 2 seasons. After that, I auditioned and won Solo Trumpet with the Westmount Youth Orchestra and won the Concerto Competition in 2007. I had the opportunity to perform the Haydn Trumpet Concerto with the Orchestra as well as playing symphonies by Beethoven, Mozart and other orchestral works. In 1999, I was hired as Solo Trumpet of the F.A.C.E Symphony Orchestra and taught at the F.A.C.E. School from 1999-2009. With the Orchestra, I was able to perform major orchestral repertoire by Holst, Rimski-Korsakov, Shostakovich, Bernstein and others. I also performed as a soloist playing the Trumpet Concerto by Leopold Mozart. At McGill University, I was a member of the McGill Symphony Orchestra from 1999-2001 and Solo Trumpet from 2001-2003. With the Orchestra, I performed works by Brahms, R.Strauss, Tchaikovsky and Mahler. In addition to teaching at the F.A.C.E. (Fine Arts Core Education) School for 10 years, I have taught at CAMMAC Music Camp in Quebec, and Sturgeon Heights Collegiate in Winnipeg (2012-2013). I worked with students from the ages of 8-17, as well as individual private lessons to college and university students. All of these experiences have greatly enriched me as a musician and teacher, providing me with opportunities to share my love for music with others! In regards to trumpet pedagogy, I use a range from middle school / high school band methods books (i.e. Essential Elements For Band, Standard of Excellence) to more advanced method books (i.e. Arban Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet, Clarke Studies, Schlossberg Daily Drills and Technical Studies for Trumpet, etc.)
Lessons in your home
Michael is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- East St. Paul, MB
- Headingley, MB
- Selkirk, MB
- Steinbach, MB
- Stonewall, MB
- Winnipeg, MB
Lessons in a music studio
Michael offers lessons from his studio. Map locations are approximate and based on the postal code of the teacher’s studio. The full address will be provided upon registration.Lessons on an online platform
Michael can provide online instruction. While other platforms are possible BAH strongly recommends the use of the Zoom video conferencing platform as it is optimized for music lessons and audio quality.Reviews
Associate Teacher Lesson Rates:
Michael is a Beethoven at Home Associate Teacher
- 30 minutes: $39
- 45 minutes: $49
- 60 minutes: $59
Home visit fee: $15 minimum fee. Teachers may negotiate a higher travel fee if the travel distance is longer than they are comfortable with. Most arrangements use the minimum fee.
One-Time Family Registration: $25. This covers your entire family for life - once you're in, everyone can take lessons!
Our Promise to You
Getting Started Together
We don't offer free trials, but we do something better - a relaxed 2-lesson getting-to-know-you period. You can pause anytime with just 24 hours notice. After your third lesson, we ask for a friendly 2-lesson heads up if you need to stop.
Life Happens - We Get It
Give us 24 hours notice for any cancellation or reschedule and you'll receive full credit. Planning a family vacation or summer break? Perfect - just let us know a day ahead and we'll pause your lessons.
When You're Under the Weather
If illness strikes with short notice (less than 24 hours), you'll still be charged since your teacher has reserved that time. However, most teachers are happy to offer makeup lessons when possible - they have the final say, especially if last-minute cancellations become a pattern.
Stopping Lessons
Need to take a break? We just ask for a 2-lesson notice:
Weekly lessons = 2 weeks notice
Every other week = 3 weeks notice
Twice weekly = 1 week notice
Summer breaks are different - no notice period needed when you return in the fall!
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