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Aaron
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Since January 2026
Instructor since January 2026
Music Lessons: Jazz and Classical Trumpet, Composition, Music Theory, Music Production
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Aaron is a New York City–based trumpet player with 16 years of experience and a strong foundation in both jazz and classical music. He has placed in national and international competitions and participated in selective programs through Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the National Association for Music Education. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music and the Manhattan School of Music, Aaron focuses on helping students build solid fundamentals, develop sustainable practice habits, and express their creativity with confidence. Ouellette will meet students where they’re at and help them achieve their goals as artists and musicians.
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If looking to study trumpet, they must provide their own instrument. I can provide materials/textbooks.
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  • Around Elmhurst, NY, United States
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  • Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
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About Me
- I am reliable with a strong foundation in professionalism, self-discipline, and perseverance.
- I am patient, and value commitment and hard work.
- I help students learn how to set and achieve goals through consistency and routines.
- I aim to help students build the skills needed to express their creativity with confidence, from developing a resonant sound through airflow and posture to understanding and applying music theory concepts in composition and improvisation.
- I will meet students where they’re at and help them achieve their goals as artists, musicians and individuals.
Education
- Bachelor of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Media from Eastman School of Music (May 2024)
- Master of Music in Jazz Arts from Manhattan School of Music (May 2026)
Experience / Qualifications
Professional Experience:

- Beginning Trumpet Instructor at Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School: Teach a weekly group lesson focusing on trumpet fundamentals, music theory and creativity; Create lesson plans

- Aaron Trio
Recording, gigging chordless trio dedicated to stripping down and reexamining songbook classics

- Swooners Wedding Band
Horn Section Leader, playing repertoire Jazz to Motown to Pop

- GeVa Theater Pit Orchestra
Wizard of Oz; small ensemble of seven musicians

- Lilac Quintet
Award Winning Classical Brass Chamber Quintet


Awards/Honors:

- National Trumpet Competition: 2nd place in jazz division (2024); 1st place in junior, classical division (2016)

- International Trumpet Guild Competition: Semi-finalist (2023), Finalist (2024); jazz division

- JAS Academy Aspen: Two Week Small Group Portion; Aaron Ouellette Quintet; 2023

- Carnegie Hall National Youth Orchestra (NYO) Jazz Band: South African Tour; 2020

- ​​Downbeat Magazine: Winner in the Jazz Soloist Category; High School Division; 2020

- National YoungArts Foundation: Honorable Mention Jazz division, trumpet; 2020, 2021

- Jazz At Lincoln Center Summer Jazz Academy: two week intensive at Bard College; 2017, ‘18, ‘19
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Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
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Intermediate
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30 minutes
60 minutes
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English
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New York
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