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Woodwinds & Brass Lessons

IN VA, MI, AND MD

Woodwind and Brass Instruments

Woodwind and Brass Instruments

At Expressions Music Academy, we offer lessons for various woodwind and brass instruments:

Clarinet
Saxophone
Flute
Oboe
Trumpet
French Horn
Tuba
Trombone

Woodwinds & Brass Lessons for Beginners

All of our woodwind and brass instructors love working with beginners and have experience creating a structured program to help students master foundational aspects such as:

  • Good posture
  • Embouchure
  • Breathing
  • Intonation
  • Tone production
  • Note-reading
  • Rhythm
  • Theory

Whether your child is preparing to start a wind instrument in school or just wants to try one, our instructors will help create a strong foundation.

Woodwinds & Brass Lessons for Beginners
Woodwinds & Brass Lessons for Experienced Students

Woodwinds & Brass Lessons for Experienced Students

For intermediate or advanced students, we offer lessons that focus on:

  • Playing more challenging music
  • Fine-tuning and polishing playing techniques
  • Mastering advanced techniques and theoretical applications

Whether students want to learn a new style, prepare for a competition or audition, or just keep playing for fun, we have the skills and experience to help them reach their goals.

What Sets Us Apart

Most Qualified and Diverse Teaching Faculty: Our instructors are carefully selected for their expertise and teaching ability.
Flexible Scheduling and Makeup Options 7 Days a Week: We offer convenient scheduling options with unlimited makeup lessons, including video lessons.
Free Optional Recitals Two Times Per Year: Participate in supportive performance events that motivate practice and showcase progress.
Level Up Music Achievement Program: Progress through 10 levels of musical milestones with motivating rewards.
Month-to-Month Lesson Structure: Enjoy flexibility without long-term commitments.

Our Expert Instructors

At Expressions Music Academy, we firmly believe that our teachers are the heart of our school. Many of our instructors hold or are pursuing music degrees and have extensive teaching experience. They undergo comprehensive training to ensure consistent excellence.

Woodwinds and Brass Lessons for Adults

Many of our adult students have always dreamed of playing these instruments, while others wish to pick them up again. Our instructors are delighted to help adults learn and enjoy playing their favorite songs and styles of music.

Level Up Music Achievement Program

Level Up Music Achievement Program for Woodwinds

Our signature Level Up Music Achievement Program helps students progress through 10 levels of musical milestones:

Motivating rewards, including trophies, certificates, sticker charts, and collector item key chains in each level
Structured curriculum to ensure skill progression
Suitable for all ages and skill levels
Nationally recognized program looks great on college resumes
FREE for all Expressions students

Frequently Asked Questions

Most children typically start around age 8, when they have the coordination and lung capacity needed for these instruments. However, the appropriate starting age can vary depending on the specific instrument.

We recommend practicing at least 15-30 minutes daily. Consistent, shorter practice sessions are more effective than infrequent longer ones.

While having your own instrument is ideal for regular practice, we can provide guidance on rentals and purchasing options. Many local music stores offer affordable rental programs for beginners.

Woodwind and brass instruments produce sound through the player’s breath and embouchure (mouth position). Each instrument has its own unique characteristics and playing techniques that our instructors will help you master.

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Woodwinds & Brass Lesson Service Areas

We offer woodwind and brass lessons in VA, MI, and MD at the following locations:

MARYLAND:

Bethesda
Rockville