Namleen Kaur | Teacher #3452
About Namleen Kaur
Namleen Kaur offers enriching lessons online and in the comfort of your home. Her teaching philosophy revolves around active student involvement, fostering a nurturing environment where learners of all ages can thrive and explore their musical passions. Namleen's profound musical education is highlighted by Master of Music degrees from prestigious institutions and a wealth of international experience, ensuring a rich, well-rounded educational experience for her students. Fluent in English, she specializes in trumpet and music theory, from beginner to intermediate levels, preparing students for various exams and personal growth. Namleen's accolades, including a Fulbright Scholarship, reflect her dedication and excellence in music. Book an interview with Namleen for an opportunity to experience transformative musical education through trumpet lessons tailored to your aspirations and needs, available online or in your home.
Trumpet Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate)
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Pop Broadway Musicals Christian Baroque
English
Teaching Philosophy
As a trumpet teacher with a background in orchestral music and a diverse international experience, my teaching philosophy revolves around nurturing musical growth and inspiring a lifelong passion for music in my students. I believe that every student has unique talents, aspirations, and learning styles, and it is my role to create a supportive and engaging environment that fosters their musical development. I firmly believe in the value of student-centered learning. By actively involving my students in their own learning process, I empower them to take ownership of their musical journey. I encourage their curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, allowing them to explore different musical styles, techniques, and repertoire that resonate with their interests and aspirations. Students of any age can enjoy learning music and experience joy in developing new skills on their instrument.
Musical Education
I have Master of Music degrees from Sibelius Academy in Finland and Roosevelt University in Chicago, where I studied as a Fulbright Scholar. I have complemented my orchestral studies at the Gothenburg University´s School of Music and Drama in Sweden. I studied piano since the age of 6, started in a choir at the age of 8, and began playing the trumpet at the age of 11. The musical training I got while growing up in Finland was very thorough and vigorous and gave me the foundation for the rest of my musical journey. At the age of 22, before finishing my Bachelor´s degree, I won the audition at the Finnish Guards Band, the top 1 military orchestra in Finland. I spent 8 years working there as a full-time trumpet player, while at the same time attending Sibelius Academy. Those years were crucial in my development into a confident and fearless player and led me to leave my career in the military to pursue further studies in the US. In Chicago, I studied with Channing Philbrick from the Lyric Opera of Chicago and with Mark Ridenour from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Most of my other teachers in chamber music, orchestra repertoire, and audition classes were from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. During that time I learned valuable lessons in orchestra audition preparation and developed a solid foundation for my trumpet playing, based largely on Vincent Cichowicz´s techniques that my teacher Channing, who was Cichowicz´s student, had acquired.
Awards and Distinctions
ASLA Fulbright Scholarship 2009-2011
Special Skills and Trainings
I was exposed to music from early childhood, and my soul connection with music comes from those happy days spent at my grandparents´ house, where music was played and sung every day. Throughout my youth, I explored different types of music making, from chamber choirs to big bands, funk bands, and symphony orchestras. I have been lucky to have performed under many world-renowned conductors, such as Sir Colin Davis, Alondra de La Parra, Osmo Vänskä, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Jorma Panula, and Leif Segerstam. During my study years at the Sibelius Academy in Finland (2003-2012), I participated in several masterclasses by amazing trumpet players, including Christopher Martin (NYPhil), Joe Burgstaller, Luis Gonzales Marti (Spain), Pacho Flores (Venezuela), Reinhold Friedrich (Germany), James Watson (UK), Markus Stockhausen (Cologne, Germany), Bo Nilsson (Malmö, Sweden). Orchestra playing skills were highly emphasized in my studies at both Sibelius Academy and Roosevelt University of Chicago. With mock auditions and orchestra repertoire classes, I became specialized in symphony orchestra playing and repertoire. In addition to my orchestra playing career, I have enjoyed teaching at a music school in Sweden. Seeing children and youth express their happiness while mastering a new skills, and being able to play with their more advanced peers gives me a lot of joy as an educator. Playing together is an important part of my music lessons, and since I learned piano from childhood, I regularly accompany my students during lessons. Being a musician doesn´t rule out other interests, and I have also trained as a yoga and meditation teacher. I try to apply some mindfulness to my music lessons as well. On top of these two interests, I am a mother to nine-year-old twins, so I am very connected to the world of budding musicians!
Lessons in your home
Namleen Kaur is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Brampton, ON
- Caledon, ON
- Mississauga, ON
- Vaughan, ON
Lessons on an online platform
Namleen Kaur 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:
Namleen Kaur 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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