Studying Trumpet at Lamont
At Lamont, trumpet students receive personalized, one-on-one instruction tailored to their individual goals, experience levels, and musical interests. Your comprehensive training will focus on developing technique, tone, range, and musicianship, nurturing the confidence and versatility necessary to perform on any stage. As a trumpet student at Lamont, you’ll have abundant opportunities to perform in studio classes, recitals, and ensembles, while engaging with masterclasses and guest artist visits from renowned professional trumpet players and educators.
Our supportive and collaborative studio community encourages students to challenge and inspire one another, fostering artistic growth and lifelong connections. We emphasize healthy playing habits to ensure long-term success and prevent injury, alongside building a strong, consistent daily practice routine to develop technique, strength, and endurance.
In your weekly private lessons with Prof. Brian Neal, you will explore an extensive repertoire that spans solo literature, orchestral excerpts, jazz, and contemporary works, gaining fluency in orchestral transposition across all standard keys. Our curriculum promotes versatility across trumpet types—including Bb, C, D/Eb, and Piccolo trumpets—and embraces a wide range of musical styles, from Baroque and Classical to modern commercial and jazz genres. Lamont’s trumpet students participate in rotation-based practice sessions so every student has opportunities to work with different peers and gain new perspectives.
Outside the studio, opportunities abound. Lamont’s size allows for personalized attention and meaningful connections, while the city of Denver offers a vibrant music scene with regional orchestras, gigs, and teaching opportunities. Our students are active performers in the community and often get paid work before they even graduate.
Whether preparing for auditions, competitions, or professional opportunities in classical and commercial settings, Lamont’s trumpet studio offers a vibrant and supportive home.