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Chris Tam

Chris Tam

Trombone Teacher

Los Angeles, CA
3-5 years experience
Ages 8+
Online & In-person

Free intro call. $25 off your first lesson.

Credentials & Qualifications

DEGREE

University of Michigan

2024

degree
B.M. In Trombone Performance

About Me

Based in Los Angeles, California, Chris is a freelance trombonist with extensive experience playing classical, jazz, contemporary and popular styles of music. He is a current member of the Civic Orchestra of Los Angeles, as well as the California Young Artists Symphony. Chris is a current student at the University of California, Los Angeles, pursuing a Master of Music degree in Trombone Performance. When he is not practicing, performing, or teaching, he enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, and playing the bass guitar.

How I Teach

Whether I’m teaching someone who is picking up the trombone for the first time or someone who is preparing a recital or audition, I value meeting my students at their individual level—tailoring my approach based on their needs and goals as students. Because every student learns differently, I tend to adapt my approach to each individual while still drawing from a strong foundation of pedagogical principles and keeping long-term growth in mind.

Additional Expertise

Performance PreparationSight-ReadingEar TrainingRhythm TrainingMusic Notation Literacy

My Musical Styles

ClassicalPop

What will we do in lessons?

Students will be encouraged to study all of the following skills/subjects at various levels of depth and intensity depending on levels of ability and experience: - Listening Skills - Music Theory - Scales, Arpeggios, Technical Studies - Rhythm & Sight-reading Skills - Practical Posture during performance - Practice Habits

Monday

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

All times in UTC