MUSICIAN | TEACHER
Teaching
Lessons
Brass teaching shaped around individual needs
Lessons are clear, practical and encouraging, with an adaptive approach shaped around each player’s current level, goals and individual needs. Teaching can support beginners, returning musicians and developing brass players who want secure foundations and confident next steps.
The focus is efficient, effortless playing: relaxed setup, confident tone, reliable technique and musical understanding, developed at a pace that keeps lessons purposeful and approachable.
Beginners & returners
Support for early-stage players, returning musicians and developing brass players who want clear foundations, confidence and practical next steps.
Ongoing development
Focused support for players refining technique, consistency and tone.
Auditions & exams
Preparation for clear goals, with practical work on readiness, confidence and detail.
Lesson focus can include
- Posture, breathing and relaxed setup
- Tone production and embouchure setup
- Articulation, flexibility and range
- Reading, rhythm and musicianship
- Practice routines that build consistency
- Exam, audition and performance preparation
- Performance skills, confidence and stagecraft
My teaching is positive and encouraging, with high standards tailored to each student’s unique setup. I take an in-depth approach to help every player grow and shine.
Jem Andrews
Teaching FAQs
Common questions about brass lessons, online setup, exams and lesson arrangements.
Who are lessons suitable for?
Lessons can support all ages and abilities, including beginners, returning musicians and developing brass players who want secure foundations, confidence and clear next steps.
What instruments and musicianship areas can Jem teach?
Lessons can cover trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn, tenor horn, euphonium, trombone and tuba, alongside aural work, general musicianship and music theory.
What can lessons focus on?
Lesson focus can include posture, breathing, tone production, embouchure setup, articulation, flexibility, range, reading, rhythm, musicianship, practice routines and confidence in performance.
What length are lessons?
Lessons can be 30 minutes, 45 minutes or one hour. For beginners and younger children under 10, 30 minutes is usually a good place to start.
Can lessons take place online?
Yes. Online lessons are taught via Zoom, with a link sent before the arranged lesson time.
What do I need for online lessons?
A device such as a laptop or iPad with a webcam and speaker is usually enough. These are often built in, so setup can stay simple.
Can lessons help with graded exams, auditions or performances?
Yes. Jem can support graded examinations, auditions and performances from beginner level through to advanced playing, with practical work on readiness, confidence and detail.
Can I work on a specific piece of music?
Yes. Lessons are tailored to the individual, so if there is a particular piece or goal you would like to work towards, include that in your enquiry.
How much are lessons?
Please use the contact form to enquire and Jem will provide current lesson rates and availability.
Is there a cancellation policy?
If you need to cancel or cannot make an agreed lesson, please give at least 24 hours’ notice. Without 24 hours’ notice, the full lesson fee may still be charged.
How do I arrange a lesson?
Please use the contact form to send a lesson enquiry. Jem can then discuss the student’s goals, lesson format and the best next step.
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