Private Lessons
Private lessons provide individualized instruction that will enhance a students skill, motivation, and musicianship.
Students will learn on a one-on-one basis providing instant feedback for their specific needs. Students will learn how to practice effectively and efficiently. Students will gain a strong foundation for their instrument as well as the knowledge that will allow them to be a successful musician. Students will grow by taking ownership of their education through self-discipline, time management, goal-setting, decision-making, and other skills that will transfer to real world experiences.
Flute Instructor
Carmen Delgado
Phone: (332) 201-4245
Email: [email protected]
Credentials:
Carmen Delgado is a flutist and piccoloist formed through El Sistema in Venezuela. She has performed with the National Children’s Symphony Orchestra under Sir Simon Rattle, the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Caracas, and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra under Maestro Gustavo Dudamel, with appearances at venues such as the Musikverein in Vienna, La Scala in Milan, and the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. Based in Dallas, TX, she has taught flute with Project Music in Connecticut and continues to teach students of all levels. In addition to her work in schools, she also runs her own flute studio in Dallas. Carmen holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Communication with a concentration in Marketing and currently serves as Communications Manager at El Sistema USA, where she combines her experience in music and marketing to advance initiatives that support music education and community engagement.
Carmen Delgado
Phone: (332) 201-4245
Email: [email protected]
Credentials:
Carmen Delgado is a flutist and piccoloist formed through El Sistema in Venezuela. She has performed with the National Children’s Symphony Orchestra under Sir Simon Rattle, the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Caracas, and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra under Maestro Gustavo Dudamel, with appearances at venues such as the Musikverein in Vienna, La Scala in Milan, and the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. Based in Dallas, TX, she has taught flute with Project Music in Connecticut and continues to teach students of all levels. In addition to her work in schools, she also runs her own flute studio in Dallas. Carmen holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Communication with a concentration in Marketing and currently serves as Communications Manager at El Sistema USA, where she combines her experience in music and marketing to advance initiatives that support music education and community engagement.
Clarinet Instructor
Logan Miller
Phone: (210) 861-3351
Email: [email protected]
Credentials:
Dallas based clarinetist, Logan Miller, is an active freelancer and teacher in the DFW area. He currently teaches at The St. Mark’s School of Texas, Richardson ISD, Waxahachie ISD and The Episcopal School of Dallas. With his students placing at the Region, Area, and All-State level. He holds degrees from Southern Methodist University with a Performer’s Diploma and MM in Clarinet Performance, studying with Steve Ahearn and Paul Garner, both of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. He additionally holds a BM from Texas Tech University, studying with Dr. David Shea and Dr. Elisa Montoya. His performance engagements include the Sarasota Opera, Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Arlington, The Garland Symphony, ensembleNEWSRQ, and spending his summers with the Taneycomo Festival Orchestra.
Logan Miller
Phone: (210) 861-3351
Email: [email protected]
Credentials:
Dallas based clarinetist, Logan Miller, is an active freelancer and teacher in the DFW area. He currently teaches at The St. Mark’s School of Texas, Richardson ISD, Waxahachie ISD and The Episcopal School of Dallas. With his students placing at the Region, Area, and All-State level. He holds degrees from Southern Methodist University with a Performer’s Diploma and MM in Clarinet Performance, studying with Steve Ahearn and Paul Garner, both of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. He additionally holds a BM from Texas Tech University, studying with Dr. David Shea and Dr. Elisa Montoya. His performance engagements include the Sarasota Opera, Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Arlington, The Garland Symphony, ensembleNEWSRQ, and spending his summers with the Taneycomo Festival Orchestra.
Trumpet Instructor
Dr. Ben Fairfield
Phone: (305) 726-9652
Email: [email protected]
Credentials:
Ben Fairfield is the Principal Trumpet of the Abilene Philharmonic, the Co-Principal Trumpet of the West Texas Symphony in Midland, TX, and a member of the West Texas Symphony’s Lone Star Brass Quintet. He is also a member of the Lone Star Wind Orchestra in Dallas, TX. He frequently performs as a guest member of the trumpet section with orchestras throughout the United States including the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, New Mexico Philharmonic, Santa Fe Symphony, Boulder Philharmonic, San Juan Symphony, and the San Angelo Symphony. Recent engagements have taken him to New York, NY, Albuquerque, NM, Denver, CO, Miami, FL, Philadelphia, PA, and San Francisco, CA. Prior to his time in Texas, he performed in the orchestras of the Florida Grand Opera and the Miami City Ballet in Miami, FL.
Ben has taught trumpet at Eastern New Mexico University, Auburn University, Barry University, and the University of Miami. He is also a veteran of the United States Army, performing as a member of the United States Continental Army Band at Ft. Monroe, VA.
Ben currently resides in Arlington, TX. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from James Madison University and graduate degrees (MM, DMA) in trumpet performance from the University of Miami Frost School of Music. His teachers include Craig Morris, former Principal Trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Gilbert Johnson, former Principal Trumpet of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and James Kluesner Professor Emeritus of Trumpet at James Madison University.
Ben is a Vincent Bach performing artist, a division of Conn-Selmer.
Dr. Ben Fairfield
Phone: (305) 726-9652
Email: [email protected]
Credentials:
Ben Fairfield is the Principal Trumpet of the Abilene Philharmonic, the Co-Principal Trumpet of the West Texas Symphony in Midland, TX, and a member of the West Texas Symphony’s Lone Star Brass Quintet. He is also a member of the Lone Star Wind Orchestra in Dallas, TX. He frequently performs as a guest member of the trumpet section with orchestras throughout the United States including the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, New Mexico Philharmonic, Santa Fe Symphony, Boulder Philharmonic, San Juan Symphony, and the San Angelo Symphony. Recent engagements have taken him to New York, NY, Albuquerque, NM, Denver, CO, Miami, FL, Philadelphia, PA, and San Francisco, CA. Prior to his time in Texas, he performed in the orchestras of the Florida Grand Opera and the Miami City Ballet in Miami, FL.
Ben has taught trumpet at Eastern New Mexico University, Auburn University, Barry University, and the University of Miami. He is also a veteran of the United States Army, performing as a member of the United States Continental Army Band at Ft. Monroe, VA.
Ben currently resides in Arlington, TX. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from James Madison University and graduate degrees (MM, DMA) in trumpet performance from the University of Miami Frost School of Music. His teachers include Craig Morris, former Principal Trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Gilbert Johnson, former Principal Trumpet of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and James Kluesner Professor Emeritus of Trumpet at James Madison University.
Ben is a Vincent Bach performing artist, a division of Conn-Selmer.
Horn Instructor
Joshua Rosenbaum
Phone: (915)603-8986
Email: [email protected]
Credentials:
Joshua Rosenbaum, a horn player hailing from El Paso, Texas, and currently based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, has garnered notable accolades including a Gold Prize in the professional division at the Canadian International Music Competition, first place in the Summer 2021 King’s Peak International Music Competition, and second place in the MAPIMC solo competition. He is actively engaged as both a teacher and performer.
Mr. Joshua Rosenbaum has successfully led students to achievements in numerous esteemed ensembles throughout Texas and New Mexico, which include the TMEA 6A All-State Concert Band and Symphonic Band, along with the Southwest Honor Band in Las Cruces, NM. Furthermore, many of his former students have gained admission to or pursued studies at some of the most prestigious music institutions in the United States.
Joshua Rosenbaum previously studied under Michael Slatkin (Assistant Principal Horn, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra), David Heyde (Associate Principal Horn, Dallas Symphony Orchestra), Haley Hoops (Second Horn, Dallas Symphony Orchestra), and Gregory Hustis (retired Principal Horn, Dallas Symphony Orchestra). He trained with three of these instructors at the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Recently, Rosenbaum completed his Master of Music in Performance, learning from John Michael Flavetta (Assistant Principal Horn, Hartford Symphony Orchestra) at the Hartt School of Music. Additionally, he had a brief opportunity to study with Daniel Katzen (retired Second Horn of the Boston Symphony Orchestra) and is currently studying with William VerMeulen.
Currently, Joshua Rosenbaum is working toward a Doctoral of Arts in Music degree, focusing on Music Education and Conducting at The Winters School of Music at William Carey University.
Joshua Rosenbaum
Phone: (915)603-8986
Email: [email protected]
Credentials:
Joshua Rosenbaum, a horn player hailing from El Paso, Texas, and currently based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, has garnered notable accolades including a Gold Prize in the professional division at the Canadian International Music Competition, first place in the Summer 2021 King’s Peak International Music Competition, and second place in the MAPIMC solo competition. He is actively engaged as both a teacher and performer.
Mr. Joshua Rosenbaum has successfully led students to achievements in numerous esteemed ensembles throughout Texas and New Mexico, which include the TMEA 6A All-State Concert Band and Symphonic Band, along with the Southwest Honor Band in Las Cruces, NM. Furthermore, many of his former students have gained admission to or pursued studies at some of the most prestigious music institutions in the United States.
Joshua Rosenbaum previously studied under Michael Slatkin (Assistant Principal Horn, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra), David Heyde (Associate Principal Horn, Dallas Symphony Orchestra), Haley Hoops (Second Horn, Dallas Symphony Orchestra), and Gregory Hustis (retired Principal Horn, Dallas Symphony Orchestra). He trained with three of these instructors at the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Recently, Rosenbaum completed his Master of Music in Performance, learning from John Michael Flavetta (Assistant Principal Horn, Hartford Symphony Orchestra) at the Hartt School of Music. Additionally, he had a brief opportunity to study with Daniel Katzen (retired Second Horn of the Boston Symphony Orchestra) and is currently studying with William VerMeulen.
Currently, Joshua Rosenbaum is working toward a Doctoral of Arts in Music degree, focusing on Music Education and Conducting at The Winters School of Music at William Carey University.
Trombone/ Euphonium Instructor
Caleb Christiansen
Phone: (262) 441-7889
Email: [email protected]
Credentials:
Caleb is an active freelancer and teacher in the DFW area. He has performed with many professional orchestras and ensembles in Boston, Chicago, and throughout Texas, notably performing with the Boston Pops, Houston Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, and Magnolia City Brass Band. He holds a Bachelor of Music from Northwestern University, a Master of Music from Rice University, and a Graduate Performance Certificate from the New England Conservatory of Music. He was the winner of the 2024 Edward Kleinhammer Orchestral Excerpts Competition, and was a member of the award winning ensemble “Diminishing Returns Trombone Quartet” who won the 2022 International Trombone Quartet Competition. His primary teachers are Allen Barnhill, Christopher Davis, Randy Hawes, Tim Higgins, James Markey, Michael Mulcahy, and Doug Wright.
Caleb Christiansen
Phone: (262) 441-7889
Email: [email protected]
Credentials:
Caleb is an active freelancer and teacher in the DFW area. He has performed with many professional orchestras and ensembles in Boston, Chicago, and throughout Texas, notably performing with the Boston Pops, Houston Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, and Magnolia City Brass Band. He holds a Bachelor of Music from Northwestern University, a Master of Music from Rice University, and a Graduate Performance Certificate from the New England Conservatory of Music. He was the winner of the 2024 Edward Kleinhammer Orchestral Excerpts Competition, and was a member of the award winning ensemble “Diminishing Returns Trombone Quartet” who won the 2022 International Trombone Quartet Competition. His primary teachers are Allen Barnhill, Christopher Davis, Randy Hawes, Tim Higgins, James Markey, Michael Mulcahy, and Doug Wright.
Percussion Instructor
Alex Braud
Phone: (816) 810-5757
Email: [email protected]
Credentials:
Alex Braud (b. 1993) is a freelance percussionist, educator, and designer based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. He teaches primarily in the Lewisville High School and Flower Mound High School clusters as a paraprofessional and private lessons instructor. He is a member of the front ensemble staff for Resistance Indoor Percussion and Arsenal Drum and Bugle Corps. He previously taught indoor with Sun City Independent and was the Front Ensemble Coordinator for Louisiana Stars Drum and Bugle Corps in 2022. He also held various administrative and educational roles with Compass Drum and Bugle Corps and the Oregon Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps. As a performer in the marching arts, Alex was a member of Gateway Indoor (2014) and the Oregon Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps (2014), and performed as a part of the Kansas City Chiefs Rumble Drumline (2013-2019). He has remained an active performer throughout the country with various orchestras, wind ensembles, and percussion ensembles, and has shared the stage with the likes of Doug Perkins, Ji Hye Jung, and Sō Percussion. He holds a Master of Music degree from Lamar University (2022), and bachelor’s degrees in both Percussion Performance and Music Education from the University of Central Missouri (2018). A former middle school/high school band director and percussion specialist, his students have gone on to perform with finalist drum and bugle corps, indoor percussion ensembles, college marching bands, and study music at nationally recognized college and university programs. Alex is a member of the Percussive Arts Society, the Texas Music Educators Association, and is a proud endorser of Salyers Percussion, Sabian Cymbals, and Beetle Percussion.
Alex Braud
Phone: (816) 810-5757
Email: [email protected]
Credentials:
Alex Braud (b. 1993) is a freelance percussionist, educator, and designer based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. He teaches primarily in the Lewisville High School and Flower Mound High School clusters as a paraprofessional and private lessons instructor. He is a member of the front ensemble staff for Resistance Indoor Percussion and Arsenal Drum and Bugle Corps. He previously taught indoor with Sun City Independent and was the Front Ensemble Coordinator for Louisiana Stars Drum and Bugle Corps in 2022. He also held various administrative and educational roles with Compass Drum and Bugle Corps and the Oregon Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps. As a performer in the marching arts, Alex was a member of Gateway Indoor (2014) and the Oregon Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps (2014), and performed as a part of the Kansas City Chiefs Rumble Drumline (2013-2019). He has remained an active performer throughout the country with various orchestras, wind ensembles, and percussion ensembles, and has shared the stage with the likes of Doug Perkins, Ji Hye Jung, and Sō Percussion. He holds a Master of Music degree from Lamar University (2022), and bachelor’s degrees in both Percussion Performance and Music Education from the University of Central Missouri (2018). A former middle school/high school band director and percussion specialist, his students have gone on to perform with finalist drum and bugle corps, indoor percussion ensembles, college marching bands, and study music at nationally recognized college and university programs. Alex is a member of the Percussive Arts Society, the Texas Music Educators Association, and is a proud endorser of Salyers Percussion, Sabian Cymbals, and Beetle Percussion.