Learning with Shane
Since the beginning of Shane’s career as a full-time musician, he has committed to sharing his ever-expanding knowledge of technique, performance, and theory to students of all ages. Starting in New Orleans, Shane met a young trombone player pursuing jazz trombone. After mentoring the student every day for a month covering trombone technique, jazz theory, and building a practice regiment, teaching has remained a constant pursuit and passion for Shane.
High school students pursuing a college scholarship, complete beginners, and adults returning to the instrument after decades off have all enjoyed success working with Shane individually. Shane’s experience teaching and lecturing across the country has taught him how to work with students of all skill levels and temperaments. 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
Sample of previous work:
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.