Brass Teachers

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J Lenz - Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Euphonium/ Baritone, French Horn

J Lenz has been playing and teaching music professionally in the twin cities for over twenty years. He has performed across the U.S. and Europe with his string band Pert Near Sandstone, and also plays a variety of string and brass instruments in many other regional music projects. J is an accomplished songwriter, he studied music composition at UW Oshkosh, UW Eau Claire, and the U of M. He balances practical methods and personal experience with a variety of music styles to cater lessons around each individual student. J has a passion for teaching and focuses on making his music lessons enlightening and fun.

  • J currently teaches on Mondays

  • J also teaches guitar (all styles), mandolin, ukulele, and beginner bass guitar

  • Lessons with J start at $33 for 30 minutes

Beckett Shuholm - Trumpet
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Beckett Shuholm holds a Bachelor of Music degree from St. Olaf College and a Master of Music degree in trumpet performance from the University of Minnesota. Upon graduating, Beckett is now an active freelance musician in the Twin Cities metro and regularly substitutes in regional orchestras across the midwest, including the Austin Symphony Orchestra, the St. Cloud Symphony, and the Mankato Symphony. 

An advocate for exploration-based learning, Beckett is committed to helping their students expand their problem-solving tool kit. Beckett’s trumpet pedagogy centers around relaxed posture, intentional breathing, and a balanced embouchure. With a side hobby of reading neuroscience nonfiction, Beckett incorporates the science of learning to help students with practice strategies, audition preparation, performance anxiety, and making the most out of limited practice time. 

While originally from northern California, Beckett has been delighted to call Minnesota home for six years. They live in Minneapolis with their partner, two cats, and a bearded dragon.

  • Beckett currently teaches on Saturdays

  • Lessons with Beckett start at $35 for 30 minutes