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Trumpet Lessons in Hells Kitchen

Hells Kitchen trumpet lessons with performing artists who teach the way you learn.

Kids & adults. All levels.

Range & endurance Tone & intonation Jazz & improvisation Band & orchestra music In-home trumpet in Hells Kitchen Latin lessons in Manhattan
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What you'll learn

A complete trumpeter,
your way.

Every lesson combines tone, technique, and the music you care about.

Your teacher

Trained by
working musicians.

All of our teachers hold advanced degrees in music and bring years of performance experience to every lesson. No textbook teachers.

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Joey Curreri
Joey Curreri
Trumpet
8 Years
TrumpetPianoMusic TheoryImprovisation
B.M. University of Miami & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Alexandra Ridout
Alexandra Ridout
Trumpet
12 Years
TrumpetFlugelhornHorn in FBugel
B.M. Royal Academy & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Ilhan Saferali
Ilhan Saferali
Piano
Experienced
PianoTrumpet
The New School
Tal Kalman
Tal Kalman
Saxophone
10 Years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetPiano
B.M. University of the Pacific & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Neal Perrine
Neal Perrine
Bass
9 Years
BassGuitarPianoMusic Theory
James Madison University
Ethan Cohn
Ethan Cohn
Guitar
11 years
GuitarBass
B.M. McGill University, M.M. the New School
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Jazz Piano
11 Years
Jazz PianoMusic TheoryCompositionImprovisation
B.A. Brown University & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Miles Mindlin
Miles Mindlin
Guitar
7 years
Guitar
B.M. Royal Academy & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Markiian Krysa
Markiian Krysa
Drums
8 years
Drums
Municipal Academy of Music
Sasha Ripley
Sasha Ripley
Saxophone
8 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetGuitar
B.M. Berklee College of Music, M.M. UCLA
Angelina Kolobukhova
Angelina Kolobukhova
Voice
8 years
VoicePiano
B.M. Adelphi University
Yuval Amihai
Yuval Amihai
Guitar
21 years
GuitarPianoMusic TheoryImprovisation
Jerusalem Academy of Music, Rimon School of Music
Jackson Potter
Jackson Potter
Guitar
12 years
GuitarPiano
B.M. University of Miami, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Peru Eizagirre
Peru Eizagirre
Drums
13 years
Drums
M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Alden Hellmuth
Alden Hellmuth
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetOboe
B.M. University of Hartford, M.M. UCLA
Dan Montgomery
Dan Montgomery
Bass
16 years
Bass
B.M. University of Miami
Julian Brezon
Julian Brezon
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetPiano
M.M. City College of New York
Noa Chait
Noa Chait
Voice
10 years
VoicePiano
B.M. New School
Raphael Silverman
Raphael Silverman
Guitar
Experienced
Guitar
B.A. Columbia University
Alex Heffron
Alex Heffron
Guitar
Experienced
GuitarPiano
B.M. University of Colorado Boulder
Quinton Cain
Quinton Cain
Drums
Experienced
Drums
B.M. Manhattan School of Music
Finn Wiest
Finn Wiest
Drums
Experienced
DrumsPercussionPiano
Marcello Cardillo
Marcello Cardillo
Drums
Experienced
DrumsComposition
B.M. & M.M. Conservatory of Amsterdam, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Michael Hilgendorf
Michael Hilgendorf
Guitar
Experienced
GuitarCompositionImprovisation
B.M. Columbia College Chicago, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Your path

From first notes to
full range.

Pick your direction. We'll build the chops.

Orchestra, solo, and brass ensemble literature.

Skills
  • Embouchure & air
  • Basic range (G4–C5)
  • Simple scales
  • Reading notation
Repertoire
  • Rubank method
  • Simple folk songs
  • Method book pieces
  • Easy duets
Skills
  • All 12 major scales
  • Extended range (F5+)
  • Étude work
  • Orchestral intro
Repertoire
  • Arban's Method
  • Charlier Études
  • Haydn Concerto (intro)
  • Hummel Concerto (intro)
Skills
  • Full professional range
  • Concerto performance
  • Orchestral audition prep
  • Chamber music
Repertoire
  • Haydn Concerto
  • Hummel Concerto
  • Honegger Intrada
  • Arutunian Concerto

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Membership
Starting at
$99 / month

The ClassPass-style membership for music.

Recurring studio lessons in NYC + unlimited access to group classes and workshops. Lower per-lesson cost than packages.

Hobby
Bi-weekly 45-min
$99/mo annual
$149/mo monthly
Pro Best value
Weekly 45-min + groups
$199/mo annual
$249/mo monthly
Elite
Weekly 60-min + rental
$249/mo annual
$299/mo monthly
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Packages
Starting at
$50 / lesson

Private 1-on-1 lessons.

Buy 4 or 10 credits at a time. Use at your pace. Same teacher every time. Credits roll forward.

Studio pricing · per lesson
30 minutes
Great for kids & quick lessons
from $50
$65 single · $50 w/ 10-pack
45 minutes Popular
Most students start here
from $65
$80 single · $65 w/ 10-pack
60 minutes
Deep practice & prep
from $80
$95 single · $80 w/ 10-pack
At-home lessons from $75/30 min. Full price list
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Prices shown are for NYC studio lessons and are subject to our terms of service.

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"Marcello is an amazing drum instructor! We look forward to his lesson every week!"
Zoe S. · Trumpet · Drums
"amazing teacher learned to play some songs on the piano right away highly recommended"
AMPM L. · Trumpet · Piano
"Alden is a wonderful teacher (sax for our elder and recorder for our younger). Highly recommend! And Tal runs a great ship. Really easy to deal with, price is right and incredible musicians."
Andy K. · Trumpet · Saxophone
"Great teacher! helped me learning the clarinet in less than a month. I’m already playing my favorite disney songs"
עדן ל. · Trumpet · Clarinet
"I’ve been Erika’s student now for several months. I love learning guitar from her. She is so knowledgeable and friendly. I look forward to my lesson every week. Highly recommend."
tessa F. · Trumpet · Guitar
"Quick & friendly service! Saved us with a last minute rental!!! Will be back forsure"
Mark G. · Trumpet · Music
Common questions

Trumpet lessons: your questions.

Do I need my own trumpet?

Yes — consistent practice requires your own instrument. A quality student trumpet is fine to start.

Is trumpet hard to learn?

The first buzz takes practice. Once you have it, progress is steady. Many students play simple melodies within the first month.

Can I learn jazz trumpet?

Absolutely. We have teachers with serious jazz chops, from bebop to modern.

How much are trumpet lessons in Hells Kitchen?

In-home trumpet lessons in Hells Kitchen start at $75 for 30 minutes. Studio and online lessons start at $50. We also offer memberships from $99/month for students who want weekly lessons.

Do your teachers travel to Hells Kitchen?

Yes! Our trumpet teachers travel directly to your Hells Kitchen home for every lesson. You can also choose online lessons if that's more convenient. Same teacher, same time each week.

Can I start trumpet as a complete beginner in Hells Kitchen?

Absolutely. Many of our Hells Kitchen students start with zero experience. Your teacher will build a custom plan starting with the basics, and you'll be playing music you enjoy within the first few weeks.

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Our Locations

Home lessons & studio options

📍 Soho - by Prince Street

📍 Bed-Stuy - by the J/M/Z Myrtle Ave

📍 Bushwick - by the Wilson Ave L

📍 Crown Heights - by the Utica Ave A/C

📍 Prospect Heights - by Botanic Garden

📍 Greenpoint - by Greenpoint Ave G

📍 Upper East Side - by the 96th St 6

📍 Upper West Side - by the 1/2/3 96th St

📍 Financial District - by Wall St

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How we teach trumpet in Hells Kitchen

Our trumpet lessons welcome players at every stage, from beginners picking up the horn for the first time to advancing musicians preparing for auditions and ensemble work. Instruction is tailored to each student, whether the goal is a warm, singing tone, faster fingers, or the stamina to get through a demanding chart. Lessons move at a pace that keeps students challenged without ever feeling overwhelmed.

Instruction emphasizes the fundamentals that make everything else possible: breath support, a reliable embouchure, clean articulation, and thoughtful phrasing. Students learn to produce a clear, centered tone and to play rhythms accurately, while also shaping lines with real musical expression. Technical exercises are paired with actual repertoire so that skills take root in music the student wants to play.

Practice and performance go hand in hand. Students work through solos, ensemble parts, and contemporary arrangements, building a feel for timing, style, and interpretation along the way. This range of material develops the versatility and confidence to hold their own in jazz combos, concert bands, orchestras, or as soloists.

Performance readiness runs through the whole approach at Kalman Music, with attention to stage presence, playing under pressure, and getting comfortable in front of a microphone. Regular chances to play for others build the adaptability and expressive freedom that recitals, concerts, and studio work demand. The environment stays encouraging throughout, giving trumpet players the support to grow their skills and discover their own musical voice.

What sets Kalman Music apart for trumpet lessons in Hells Kitchen?

Kalman Music provides an inspiring and supportive environment for trumpet players of all levels. Lessons focus on skill development, expressive performance, and practical application, equipping students to perform with confidence in any setting. With focused, personalized instruction, musicians experience meaningful growth while cultivating their unique musical voice, making Kalman Music the ideal choice for dedicated and passionate trumpet players.

Learning Trumpet in Hells Kitchen

Hells Kitchen is a great place to study trumpet. Hell's Kitchen is NYC's theater district backyard — Broadway pit musicians, voice coaches, and session players call this neighborhood home. Rehearsal studios line the side streets between Eighth and Tenth Avenues. Dozens of hourly rehearsal studios are within walking distance, and many newer buildings have reasonable soundproofing for home practice. Our trumpeters work with students of every level, from total beginners to advanced players preparing for auditions.

The neighborhood

Gritty-turned-trendy, with a performing-arts soul: actors, dancers, and musicians share the sidewalks with Restaurant Row diners.

Nearby: Terminal 5 / The Green Room 42 · A/C/E to 42nd Street–Port Authority or 1 to 50th Street

Your Hells Kitchen Home for High‑Quality Trumpet Lessons

Students in Hells Kitchen enjoy convenient, engaging trumpet lessons from professional NYC teachers. Start learning today.

Near Hudson River Park, Ninth Avenue restaurants, and the 42 St–Port Authority (A/C/E) and 50 St (C/E) subway stations in Hells Kitchen.

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★★★★★
Noa has been teaching my daughter ukulele & she loves it. Tal (organizer) & Noa (teacher) are super easily to work with, very flexible & convenient. Noa chose a musician my daughter said she liked & it’s been fun to hear her progress. Highly recommend!
Ann C.ukulele · April 2026
★★★★★
Love Kalman music. I am learning guitar for the first time and Erika rocks and Tal was great at organizing. I've been picking it up quick. Not only are the instructors talented and great at teaching but they are also super flexible.
Paul E.guitar · July 2026
★★★★★
I've been taking saxophone lessons with Tal Kalman for only a few weeks now, but I can already confidently state that he is the best teacher I have ever had. As a young saxophonist trying to grow and find my voice, taking lessons with Tal has been nothing less than inspirational. He teaches in the East Village in Manhattan, and the environment is always creative, motivated, and very supportive. Tal’s approach is personal, clear, and incredibly effective. He’s not only an amazing saxophonist himself, but he also knows exactly how to break things down and help me level up every single week. I’m already hearing huge improvements in my tone, technique, and improvisation skills. On top of that, Tal is just a great guy to be around—laid-back, encouraging, and with really positive vibes. Every lesson feels like it's fun but packed with content. He really knows how to teach and connect, and that makes all the difference. I'm also considering signing my little brother up for clarinet lessons with Tal as well—he teaches clarinet too, and I know my brother would love him just as much as I do. If you're in Manhattan and looking for great saxophone or clarinet lessons, especially in the East Village, Tal Kalman is 100% the guy you want to learn from. Thank you, Tal, for being such a great teacher and mentor!
miki B.saxophone · East Village · April 2025
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