Education by TubaJoe

Education:

Lessons and instruction

TubaJoe is committed to providing an intense teaching program. His wide range of experience combined with his own study with legendary pedagogues makes him a unique teacher with proven results.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Joe's dedicated private students achieve great things quickly. Instructees of Joe's have won considerable college scholarships to top conservatories and have recieved Grammy nominations.

Private tuba students of any age or ability are welcome. Former students have included music professionals to young beginners.

Lessons on other brass instruments are offered as well. Inquire for more information. Joe teaches at his Manhattan studio or at the school or home of students.

CLINICS

Clinics are available for groups of any size or ability. Joe is an inspiring motivator, and can get students to look at music in a completely different light.

Possible topics include:

brass pedagogy
motivation
musicality
improvisation
music business
freelance versatility
artistry

MARCHING ARTS

Joe is a highly sought after consultant and instructor to the world's best drum and bugle corps. His services have been asked for by almost every corps in DCI's prestigious top 12. Engagements are available on a limited basis and far in advance, as to avoid competitive and scheduling conflicts. His most recent achievement is the revamping of the brass program of DCA's Bushwackers, creating DCA's #1 hornline literally overnight.

Joe's techniques are applicable and available to marching bands as well. Competitive and musical gains are guaranteed.

ADJUDICATION

Joe is also a sought after adjudicator. He has judged the following:

Solo / Ensemble
All-State placement
Concert Band
Marching Band (including state finals)

BRASS CLASS BLOG

Joe recently started a blog, TubaJoe's Brass Class, on Blogspot.com. Topics include brass pedagogy and other issues relating to tuba/brass performance.

www.brassclass.blogspot.com

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Masters Degree in Brass Performance from Northwestern University
Bachelors Degree in Brass Performance from the University of Northern Colorado
Private Tuba Study with Rex Martin, Arnold Jacobs, Gene Pokorny, Jack Robinson and Kenneth Singleton
Additional Brass Pedagogy Study with Vincent Chicowicz, Buddy Baker
Conducting study with John Paynter

Have performed under the worlds' best bandmasters:
Paynter, Reynolds, Corporon, Fennell

Have been affiliated with the following drum and bugle corps:
Blue Devils, Phantom Regiment, Crossmen, Colts, Cadets, Bushwackers
(inquiries by many more)

Current professional performer in New York City, performed with hundreds of ensembles, on many recordings, TV themes and appearances on TV shows.
Bandleader, Soloist, Improviser, Composer, Arranger, Contractor

With his intense conglomerate of experience, Joe is an extremely valuable clinician and consultant to school music programs and can change a program's focus in a very short time, sometimes in as little as one visit.

email Joe personally for information: joe@tubajoe.com