Tone & breath
Develop a centered, resonant sound with efficient breathing and a relaxed physical approach.
One-to-one study
I offer private trumpet lessons for students of all ages and experience levels, from complete beginners to experienced players looking to expand their musical skills. My approach is supportive, practical, and tailored to each student’s interests, with a focus on developing good tone, technique, musicality, and confidence. Drawing on my experience performing and teaching a wide range of musical traditions, I can also help students explore improvisation, ear training, ensemble playing, and styles beyond the standard classical repertoire, including jazz, Balkan, Turkish, and other folk traditions. Whether you’re picking up the trumpet for the first time, returning after years away, or looking to take your playing in a new direction, lessons are shaped around your individual goals.
A practical, musical approach
Peter brings experience as a performer, bandleader, ensemble musician and educator across klezmer, Balkan, Eastern European and related traditions. Lessons connect technique to real music rather than treating exercises as an end in themselves.
Range & articulation
Build reliable fundamentals for flexibility, endurance, clarity and control across the instrument.
Phrasing & style
Use repertoire, listening and ensemble context to develop musical direction, stylistic awareness and personal expression.
What we can work on
Lessons can stay focused on a single immediate goal or develop into a longer course of study.
Individual study
Your goals set the direction.
Bring an audition, school part, ensemble book, recording project, technique question or simply the desire to become a stronger player. We build the lesson around what will help you most.
Start a lesson inquiry →Fundamentals
Breathing, embouchure, tone production, articulation, finger coordination, flexibility and endurance.
Reading & repertoire
Rhythm, sight-reading, phrasing, interpretation and preparation for rehearsals or performances.
Improvisation & ear
Listening, melodic development, playing by ear and finding a more personal musical voice.
Ensemble preparation
Support with parts, stylistic questions, entrances, blend, phrasing and performance confidence.