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Trumpet, Jazz & Improvisation Lessons for all levels and instruments
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Hi! I'm a full-time professional trumpeter offering personalized trumpet and/or improvisation lessons focused on developing confidence, creativity, and a clear practice strategy.

I hold a Master's degree in Jazz Trumpet and a Master's degree in Education, combining high-level artistic training with a deep understanding of how people learn. My goal is not only to help you play better but to teach you how to practice effectively, so you continue making progress long after each lesson.

I perform weekly across a wide range of musical styles, including jazz, pop, funk, rock, soul, reggae, and african music. I'm the bandleader of Unfinished Business, The Fela Kuti Celebration Band and the Seba Colson Quintet.
In addition, I'm bandmember of Lucid Lucia, Hnita Bigband, Nana Osei, Nuff Said, Jazbyssinia and The Very Bigband.
Throughout my career, I've shared the stage with renowned artists including John Clayton, Joe Bowie (Defunkt), Chris Potter, Bert Joris, Jef Neve, Gregory Hutchinson, Frank Vaganée, Zap Mama, Manou Gallo, Amir Sulaiman, K.ZIA, Selah Sue, and many others.
This real-world experience allows me to connect jazz improvisation with practical musicianship and the skills needed to become a versatile performer.

Every student is different, so lessons are tailored to your goals, experience, and musical interests.

Contact me if you're interested in one or more of these:
Trumpet lessons (complete beginners, advanced players and everything inbetween)
Rhythm and phrasing (all instruments)
Effective practice methods (all instruments)
Improvisation (all instruments)
Ear training and transcription
Harmony and music theory
Sound, technique, and articulation (all instruments)
Jazz vocabulary and repertoire (all instruments)
Building confidence and musical expression (all instruments)

I love teaching people who are searching for ways to grow. I believe I have learned some very important things in my life that have helped me a lot in the process of becoming a better musician and human being, and I would love to share those with people who are looking for it.
Extra information
Bring your instrument and an empty notebook!
Lessons at student's location possible depending on the time and location.
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At teacher's location :
  • Antwerp, Belgium
  • Fort V-straat, Edegem, Belgium
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Online from Belgium
Age
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
French
Dutch
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
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Wed
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Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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