Teaching
Having been guided by many wonderful teachers and musicians in his life, Glenndon understands how important a mentor can be in the life of a young person and artist.
For fifteen years, he's been playing that supportive and engaging role for students as they develop their passions for music and the arts, whether they are brand new to the field or a comeback player. He works together with each student to create an individualized plan that evolves based on goals, interests, tastes in music, needs, and accomplishments.
- Basic trumpet fundamentals
- Advanced audition repertoire preparation
- Production and recording techniques
- Appreciation for history and lineage of Black American Music
- Music theory
- Transcription
- Composition
- Help with school band music
- Classical, Big Band (lead and section playing), Improvisation, Latin, solo music production (looping), and more!
These are just some of the many topics that students have the opportunity to explore together with Glenndon.
Additionally, he often works together with students' school music teachers to coordinate workshops for ensembles and brass sections, helping students to develop a deeper appreciation and skill level for the compositions they are working on. Please send an email with your contact information for any teaching inquiries to glenndon.gifford@gmail.com.
Teaching Rates:
- Half hour - $40
- One hour - $75
- 5 x One hour lessons - $350 (special deal)
Testimonials
"I have been a student of Glenn's for five years, and can safely say his lessons have changed how I view the world and music as a whole. Under his tutelage, I've become a better musician and expanded my appreciation and enjoyment of music. He is a wonderful teacher, and explains concepts and instructs very well, being very engaging and patient. Glenn is very supportive and knows how to push me to improve. In my opinion, he is the best anyone could ask for." - Amy
"My daughter has been learning trumpet with Glenn since 5th grade. His teaching and mentorship played an important role of shaping her way interacting and using music in her life. As an introvert, playing trumpet became a way she express herself and a place for her to find peace in her heart. He not only teaches her how to play but also how to listen and appreciate, and more importantly, how to create her own music. I can’t think of a better teacher for us." - Amy's Mom, Feng Yi
"I want to start with getting this out of the way, I’ve studied trumpet under Glenn for around 4-5 years, and never once have I questioned whether or not he’s a good trumpet teacher. He’s understanding, a great trumpet player, and most importantly, he encourages you to play, not in a pushy way either. When I first started lessons, I wasn’t adamant about playing the trumpet. But, once I started, granted, I was stubborn so it took me a bit longer, I began to really enjoy it. He made me actually want to learn and have fun doing so by trying to understand and accommodate my personal methods of learning into his lessons. The easy-going feeling only added onto the flexible times and engaging activities. To me, Glenn has a more hands-on way of teaching, doing small projects that revolve around popular tunes I enjoy and helping me with more school-related music while also teaching life skills when it comes to being organized and some more specialized knowledge such as “mixing music”. All in all, he’s a great teacher who genuinely wants to help his students learn and become the best trumpet player they can be." - Natalie