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Learn to play Trumpet
Music Academy South is pleased to provide outstanding instruction for beginner, intermediate, or advanced trumpeters.
Often band directors just don't have the time to cater to the needs of the individual trumpet player. Music Academy South trumpet instruction can boost your child's abilities, growing their confidence in the process!
Beginners to the instrument will learn the fundamentals: Getting to know the parts of the trumpet, assembly, correct playing posture, fingerings, and care of the instrument. As the student advances, he or she will learn sight-reading notes from the staff, scales, and advanced fingering and breathing techniques.
Instructors
Ricardo James
A local graduate from North Carolina Central University, Ricardo James brings over fourteen years of musical experience to our studio! Born into a family of vocalists and the son of a pastor, Mr. James discovered music right from the pews of his father's church at a young age. This trumpet player carries a deep appreciation for jazz and seeks to enhance his love of music within a newer generation. Mr. James has shared the stage with a number of notable artists such as Bradford Marsalis and has recently completed his second Bachelor's degree in jazz studies. When not teaching, you can find him touring with his reggae band "Dub Addis" and performing regular concerts with local salsa bands. In addition, Mr. James is a valued musician at his church located in Durham, North Carolina. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, students will enjoy making music with Mr. James!