music education

 

 “Learning, itself is a process rather than a product; and it requires thoughtfulness, patience, and perseverance.  The teacher's role is to act as a facilitator, aiding students to reach musical independence and true self-expression.” - Jeff Walk

Private Lessons

Trumpet Lessons

Jeff is available for private lessons on trumpet and jazz improvisation for students of all abilities. Limited openings for spring and summer 2023! Online or in-person.

Bill Adam was one of the greatest trumpet teachers of the 20th century. He was highly analytical as a teacher, but always avoided discussing the mechanical aspects of trumpet playing with a student. Instead he "taught" by demonstration and by explanation in terms of sound. In his own words, "If your mind leaves the sound of the horn, obstacles will appear."

Example of Mr. Adam’s Trumpet Routine.

Gear

  • Horns

  • Mouthpieces

  • Blackburn Leadpipes

  • Valve Oils / Slide Grease

  • Cases

  • Reeves Sleeves

Trumpet Pedal Effects

  • Strymon Timeline

  • Micro POG Polyphonic Octave Generator

  • MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay

  • Lil John Fuzz