Learn from Great Trumpet Teachers

With over 15 years of experience as a dedicated music educator and director, I have cultivated a diverse career teaching K-12 music, conducting university bands, and providing private instruction in piano and wind instruments. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (Music) from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Steve McKnight - Professional Trumpet I’m a professional trumpet player and educator with a Master’s degree in Jazz Performance from McGill University, as well as undergraduate degrees in Classical Performance and Music Education from Slippery Rock University.

Hello! My name is Michael Digman, and I am currently a student at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music looking for teaching experience. I am currently studying music education with a minor in Jazz Studies. My main instrument is trumpet, but I also am able to teach beginner guitar and trombone.

I started learning the tuba when I was nine years old, thanks to my school’s music department where I had one-to-one lessons and played in county and regional groups. Over time, I progressed to national ensembles like the National Youth Orchestra, National Youth Orchestra Wales, and the National Youth Brass Band of Wales.

Geno, life-long musician from Austin, Texas, grew up in the renowned 78704 zip code surrounded by some of Austin's most iconic musical legends like Rocky Erickson, Marcia Ball, and Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Geno started playing piano and taking voice lessons at age seven and later attended Austin High School, playing tuba in band and orchestra.

Hello! I play 2nd trumpet with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in Indiana, USA, and I have a master's degree in trumpet from the Cleveland Institute of Music. I have also held positions with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, in Ohio, and the Richmond Symphony Orchestra in Richmond, Virginia, USA.

Mr. Prentice Scott is an accomplished music educator and performer with over 15 years of experience guiding students to excellence in music. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from Clark Atlanta University and a Master’s in Music Education from the University of Georgia. With a foundation rooted in both performance and pedagogy, Mr.

James Heaton is an experienced trumpeter, conductor and arranger based in Leeds. Beginning his career in Manchester as Principal Trumpet of the Halle Youth Orchestra, James has had a rigorous training in all musical genres, including jazz, classical and popular music; playing with renowned ensembles such as Leeds Symphony Orchestra, West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra, Doncaster…

My name is Kalena Pawlitschek, I was born and raised in Fargo ND and have always had a passion for music. It all started when I was prekindergarten in the choir at my church. Ever since then, I have always been involved in music in some form. Once I got into middle school, I started learning clarinet and fell in love with it.

Gavin Ard is a freelance trumpet player, teacher, and composer/arranger based in the NYC area. A recent graduate of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance (SMTD), and holds two Master of Music Degrees; one in trumpet performance and the other in jazz composition/arranging.