TRUMPET EDUCATION
Expert, thoughtful trumpet teaching shaped by more than 25 years of professional performance and experience.
Teaching
John works with players of all ages, from first lessons to advanced students preparing for auditions, performances and further study. His teaching develops secure technique, musical confidence and independent thinking.
A calm, practical approach sits at the centre of every lesson. Rather than relying on tension-producing instructions, John helps students understand efficient breathing, airflow, articulation and sound—building reliable habits that support expressive playing.
Current teaching positions
- Shrewsbury School — Trumpet and Music Creation
- Cheadle Hulme School — Brass and Music Creation
- Guest Examiner, University of Cambridge
Publications
John’s three books are published by Obrasso Verlag and provide clear, practical material for players and teachers.
Graded Exercises for Brass
Progressive exercises across eight grade levels, designed to complement ABRSM and Trinity syllabuses and support technical development.
Articulated Air
A focused study of articulation through efficient air support and flow, connecting technical control with clarity, flexibility and confident musical expression.
Selected Exercises for Trumpet
A concise collection of carefully chosen exercises addressing the essential areas of trumpet playing, presented in a clear, practical and easily usable format.
Career & Experience
John’s career as a trumpeter has spanned orchestral, jazz, commercial and contemporary music. After studying at Chetham’s School of Music and the Royal College of Music, he developed a wide-ranging freelance career working with many of the UK’s leading orchestras and internationally recognised artists.
His orchestral work has included the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Opera, Royal Opera and London Philharmonic Orchestra, alongside commercial and recording work with artists including Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Jamiroquai, Joss Stone, Corinne Bailey Rae, Vanessa-Mae and Björk.
This breadth of professional experience — across classical, jazz and commercial music — continues to shape his approach to teaching, combining strong technical foundations with a practical understanding of the demands of professional music-making.
Lessons, workshops and educational projects
For individual tuition, masterclasses, workshops or institutional enquiries, please get in touch.
Production Music
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