If you are interested in scheduling lessons with one of our
trumpet
teachers, please use the email link at the end of the teacher's biography, or call The Music Store at
(480) 831-9691 and speak to a member of our staff.
Kurt Finchum
Kurt is a 1990 graduate of Purdue University, and also studied at Arizona State University and Mesa Community College. One of the busiest trumpet players in the Valley, Kurt has performed with Linda Ronstadt, Lou Rawls, Wayne Newton, Esteban, the Harry James and Jimmy Dorsey Orchestras, Steve & Eydie, Billy Preston, Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave), Deniece Williams, and many others. Local acts include Straight from the Heart (in Hong Kong), as well as Azz Izz, Robert Street, Shining Star and The Hamptons. He is the leader of the Arizona Brass and the Santan Swing Band.
Rates: Contact for rates
Lesson Days: Monday/Wednesday
Instruments Taught: Trumpet
Contact: kurtfinchum@the-music-store.com
Bill Humbert
Bill Humbert received his Bachelor and Master of Music in Education degrees from Arizona State University and is currently the Director of Bands at Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona. Prior to his appointment at the college, Mr. Humbert was the Director of Bands at Chandler High School in Chandler, Arizona.
Rates: Contact for rates
Lesson Days: Monday
Instruments Taught: Trumpet
Contact: billhumbert@the-music-store.com
Byron Lipkins
Lessons at Maricopa Location Only (map)
Byron earned his B.S. Degree in Music Performance/Education from Ball State University. An elementary and middle school band director in Mesa for over two decades, Byron is a sought after percussion instructor and band clinician throughout the southwest. He has performed with many of the valley's orchestras, played musicals at Gammage, the Sundome, and the Mesa Arts Center as well as a variety of other musical settings. Byron just finished a tour of duty as Timpanist/Percussionist for the Salt River Brass, and is currently performing with the Greg Morton Band. Byron can be spotted on Sundays holding down the bass chair for the World's Most Dangerous Praise Band.
Rates: Contact for rates
Lesson Days: Tuesday, other days by appointment
Instruments Taught: Band instruments (Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion), Bass Guitar, Drums
Contact: byronlipkins@the-music-store.com