Education

Every student is different in many ways, such as ways they learn, abilities, and goals. As a result each student will be taught in a way that best works for them. Derek has had the opportunity to work with seven great teachers and has seen many methods that have have been effective. Derek's teaching style is a product of all the methods he has seen, and is easily adaptable to match the needs of any student.

Derek has had multiple private students and has taught an "intro to trumpet and its sounds" class at the North Country Children's Museum in Potsdam, New York as a part of a partnership between the museum and the Frackenpohl Honors Brass Quintet. Derek is able to teach trumpet at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, including topics such as fundamentals and routine development, classical, jazz, and lead playing.

If interested for lessons or other bookings please see the Contact page.