Seth Shumate
About
Hello! My name is Seth Shumate. I graduated from the San Francisco Conservatory of music and am an experienced freelancer from the Bay Area. I've appeared with groups such as: Stockton Symphony, Marin Symphony, Modesto Symphony, and the San Francisco Opera. I also toured with the show: Blast! In Japan during the 2024 summer. I've just relocated to Southern California and am looking forward to helping you reach your goals!
Teaching Style
I personally adapt my teaching style to whatever the student is seeking. Whether the student is seeking light coaching or to make the horn their career I can help!
Curriculum
I'm a big fan of basic fundamentals for horn.
if you study with me we will use:
Eli Epstein's brass methods
Carmine Caruso Methods
kopprasch etudes
Various solo work and excerpt work.
Credentials & Affiliations
Bachelor's Degree San Francisco Conservatory
Winds and Brass coach at Sunny Hills High school
Horn/Mellophone Coach for Chino Hills High School
Vanguard Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps 2022
Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps 2023-24