Klaus
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Teaching Statement
I have taught in music schools with a strict curriculum as well as privately where I customize lessons to suite a student's needs. I prefer the latter as it provides me with an opportunity to make sure the student gets exactly what is required out of the lesson.
I provide a written outline of what the lesson was at the end of each lesson and make suggestions on what to do between lessons, both on the instrument as well as what may be of interest to watch/listen to.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Thompson Rivers University
Music Diploma - Humber College
Biography
THE PERFORMER
Over the past two decades, Klaus has enjoyed performing for audiences of different genres throughout Canada, Europe, and the USA. His experience ranges from playing solo trumpet for ceremonies, such as Remembrance Day and Easter, to playing in German Polka bands (Kitchener Oktoberfest), Mexican Mariachi bands, Jazz Combos, Big bands, Top 40 bands, as well as classical groups.
Some highlights include playing with Dan Aykroyd in his Elwood Blues – Blues Brothers band, The Garden Brother’s Circus touring Canada, for Princess Anne with Kingston’s C & E Garrison Military Band, Jay Vazquez’s Janis Joplin and Carlos Santa tribute tours in the USA and Canada, Elton Rohn (Canada’s best Elton John’s tribute band), and many more.
In Toronto, Klaus has had the privilege of playing with Christian Overton’s Big Band, the Swing Shift Big Band, The George Lake Big Band, Luis Mario Ochoa’s Latin Big Band, Kim & Company Wedding Band, Saturday Night Jive Wedding Band, Groove Marmalade (Top 40 band), and many more.
Klaus has also taken a special interest playing in musical theatre bands for several GTA theatre groups. He has performed in many plays including Guys&Dolls, Beauty and the Beast, Kiss me Kate, A funny thing happened on the way to the forum, Annie, Ragtime, Shrek, and many more.
THE EDUCATOR
Klaus had the privilege of attending Humber College, obtaining an Advanced Diploma in Jazz Studies with Honours. While at Humber where he studied with some of the finest and accomplished players in the country including Steve Crowe, Alastair Kay, Brian O’Kane, and Steve McDade.
Humber also exposed Klaus to Composing and Arranging (with Andy Ballantyne and Dave Stillwell), Jazz Pedagogy (with Brian Lillos), and other courses in Music Theory, Improvisation, Aural Training, Jazz History, Solo Performance, Repertoire Development, and many more. Following Humber, Klaus obtained his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies, which was articulated through Humber College.
Klaus has enjoyed teaching private lessons in Kingston and the Greater Toronto area in a multitude of education settings, ranging from one on one customized lessons as well as one on one lessons in a structured school curriculum to giving group clinics to high school students.
Sharing the passion of music and trumpet playing with students remains one of Klaus’ goals which he continuously evolves with every student.
Studio Policies
I understand that life sometimes gets busy and believe in mutual respect for each others time. I will not cancel on lessons and hope the student returns the same favour. However, if there is an unexpected issue, I would be more than happy to reschedule the lesson.