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Trumpet lessons in Spokane from a lifelong band geek

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Kevin Wakefield teaches private trumpet lessons in the Spokane area for all ages, with a focus on elementary and middle school band students. Lessons cover tone, breathing, range, reading and band music, taught by a trumpet player who has been performing since age 10.

Who trumpet lessons are for

Beginning band students, middle schoolers who want to move up a chair, and returning adult players.

What you’ll learn

  • Breathing, buzzing and a full, clear tone
  • Building range and endurance safely
  • Reading music and counting with confidence
  • Preparing band music, solos and auditions
  • Jazz and stage band basics
In personColbert studio, north Spokane
OnlineLive, interactive video
All agesBeginner to pro
Kevin Wakefield as a young boy playing his first trumpet
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It all started with Herb Alpert

Kevin was 10 and not getting along with his piano teacher, so he asked for a trumpet for his birthday. Why a trumpet? Because of the Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass album his mother had just brought home. His dad approved: better than the acid rock his brother was listening to.

The trumpet changed how Kevin saw himself. The shy, skinny, insecure kid suddenly felt like a superhero. By junior high he was band president and emcee. In high school it was stage band, marching band and concert band, and his senior class voted him Most Talented. By eighth grade he knew music would be his career.

Life’s been good

Kevin likes to point to research linking band participation with better grades, higher college attendance and more satisfying careers. Playing trumpet will not guarantee a charmed life, but it is a step in the right direction.

Trumpet lesson FAQ

Questions about trumpet lessons

Still wondering about something? Call or text Kevin at 509-850-2068.

Does Kevin teach beginning band students?

Yes. Kevin specializes in elementary and middle school trumpet players and also teaches older students and adults.

Where are Kevin Wakefield’s music lessons held?

In-person lessons are held at Kevin’s studio at 61 W. Ballard Rd., Colbert, WA 99005, in north Spokane County. Online lessons are live and interactive over video.

How much do music lessons with Kevin Wakefield cost?

Rates depend on lesson length and format. Send a lesson request or call 509-850-2068 and Kevin will share current rates and availability.

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Lessons in Spokane & online

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Kevin’s schedule fills up fast. Send a request and he’ll reach out as soon as a spot opens.

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