Although I've nly been playing for about 3 years, I am mentoring my 11 year old neighbor in trumpet because he can't afford a teacher. What are some good method books to start him out on? Thanks.
Is he a beginner beginner beginner -- like a first year, first month student?
If so, I really like the Accent on Achievement Book, which can be found at almost any music store. It is class based, but you can go much faster one on one.
I also like the Ed Suetta Band Method, which goes much faster and is very good for a first year student.
If you use the book he/she uses in his band class, and you go faster than the class you will find he will have a lot of confidence in band class. Believe me -- as a teacher that is worth millions of dollars to a student. Once you convince a student that they are doing well they practice more and want to offer to play by themselves in class more often! _________________ "To be a teacher you need to be as good a performer as you can be: you'll have more to impart to your students musically." - John Haynie
Well, the kid has had the trumpet for over 3 years and has tried to teach himself a little, but now he wants to get more serious. He's never had a structured lesson, just him trying to teach himself a few songs. He's really dedicated and I know he'll do well if I can get him started with a good method book. Thanks.
I disagree........ the Arban's book is huge and huge books scare most young kids. Little skinny books are easy to finish and the kid can see his progress. Going from one book to another book at a young age is an important mental concept. That's why they have book 1, book 2 and book 3 in most series for young players. _________________ "To be a teacher you need to be as good a performer as you can be: you'll have more to impart to your students musically." - John Haynie
I disagree........ the Arban's book is huge and huge books scare most young kids. Little skinny books are easy to finish and the kid can see his progress. Going from one book to another book at a young age is an important mental concept. That's why they have book 1, book 2 and book 3 in most series for young players.
I stand corrected. But I was going by the fact that trumpeteerdave said that he is a really dedicated student. Usually a dedicated person won't be scared away easily. _________________ "A good composer does not imitate; he steals." -Igor Stravinsky
I stand corrected. But I was going by the fact that trumpeteerdave said that he is a really dedicated student. Usually a dedicated person won't be scared away easily.
I hope I didn't sound ugly in my post. That was not my intent (it never is). I just wanted to make a point from my 25+ years of teaching band to younger players. _________________ "To be a teacher you need to be as good a performer as you can be: you'll have more to impart to your students musically." - John Haynie
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