Learning with Shane
Since the beginning of his career, Shane has committed to sharing his knowledge of technique, performance, and theory to students of all ages. Starting in New Orleans, Shane first met a young trombone player pursuing jazz trombone while busking on the streets. After mentoring the student and teaching them about technique, jazz theory, and how to build a practice regiment, teaching has remained passionate about share music students everywhere he’s travelled.
Whether it’s for high school school students pursuing a college scholarship, people that’ve never made a sound on their instrument, and adults returning to playing after decades off, students of all ages have enjoyed success working with Shane. Every student recieves an individualized lesson catered directly to their needs.
Offerings
School partnerships:
Shane will provide feedback to your jazz band or brass sections. Shane’s experience leading bands and performing professionally allows him to offer unique insight that can help your students reach the next level.
Workshops:
Learn about the history of brass band music with a full 4-6 person brass band or Jazz quartet. Shane’s 45-minute show provided information in a fun and engaging way, covering music from across the world. Jazz, Balkan Brass Bands, and New Orleans swing are all covered and explored with Shane performing on trumpet and trombone, and featuring some of Minnesota’s top young musical talent.
Private Lessons:
Subjects taught include
brass pedagogy for trumpet, trombone, euphonium, and tuba
jazz music theory
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Instructor at Macphail Center for Music (2021-present)
Participates in school partnerships offering support to wind ensembles and their brass sections. Partnered with a youth symphony, managing their wind section. Adult jazz combo that meets for a 12-week course that ends in a “end of semester” performance. One-on-one tutoring to students of all ages on trumpet, trombone, euphonium, and tuba. Lessons cover music theory, improvising, musicianship, and technical abilities including breathing, articulation, and proper buzzing technique.
Music and Mentors Program via San Fransisco Symphony
In collaboration with the San Francisco Symphony, taught weekly lessons, masterclasses, and private lessons at 5 public middle and high schools. Led trumpet, trombone, tuba, and French horn workshops, including one-on-one tutoring.
AIM Music Program via San Fransisco Symphony
Over 100 performances of a show designed by me and three other musicians and performed at elementary schools throughout San Francisco. Educational programs highlighting the history of American Brass Band music.