Student Testimonials

Veronica's Path From Self-Taught Confusion to Confident Trumpet Playing

Veronica tried YouTube. She searched for local teachers but they wouldn't take on an older adult. What she found instead was a "minefield" of conflicting techniques — until she found a teacher whose playing and teaching were consistent enough to actually trust.

Meet Tim, a Returning Trumpet Player 

Tim returned to trumpet after retirement. After trying things on his own for 2 years, he decided to get help from a teacher. That's when he found Trumpet Lessons HQ. 

Tim says, "Chris is a gifted teacher in general, and as a trumpet teacher he is quite special."

Ken took 40 years off of the trumpet

His struggle with endurance was severe. Ken found Trumpet Lessons HQ and turned things around. Today, Ken is a leader in his local community band. 

Ken says, "Are you looking for a mentor? Chris is the right guy. His guidance is really paying off."

Bruce was so frustrated with his articulation

After retiring, Bruce decided to return to trumpet. He gave things a go on his own for a couple of years but was hitting a wall. That's when he found Trumpet Lessons HQ. 

Today, Bruce plays in a local small jazz combo. He says, "Chris is a phenomenal teacher, he found a solution that was tailored made for my playing." 

"I Quit 53 Years Ago—Now I'm Playing High C: It's Never Too Late to Start"

Russ  didn't pick up a trumpet for over 50 years. When he finally decided to return to music at 64, he faced a daunting challenge. Low endurance, no range, and uncertainty about whether he could ever get to where he wanted to be with the trumpet.

But within just five months of working The Returning Trumpet Player Method, everything changed. He went from struggling to play for 10 minutes to confidently playing for over an hour—and hit notes he never thought possible.

In this testimony, Russ shares the breakthrough moment that shifted everything, why he almost didn't take the leap, and the surprising truth about what actually made the difference. If you've ever wondered if it's too late to restart your musical journey, Russ's story will inspire you to believe otherwise.