Karl has been teaching trombone for over 15 years, both privately and in classrooms. Since 2019, he has been part of the University of Toronto Jazz program and also teaches privately at St. Michael's College School. Throughout the years, he has guided many trombone on their journey to becoming professionals.

 

His teaching philosophy emphasizes fundamentals and musicality, balancing repertoire learning with trombone technique. fosters student growth by combining education with coaching, instilling habits for more effective and enjoyable practice. He employs various practice methods to ignite enthusiasm and ensure lasting passion in their musical endeavors. Karl believes in two key strategies for fostering growth:

 

1) Nurturing development by acknowledging students’ and recognizing their progress.

 

2) Challenging students with tailored goals that inspire them to reach the next level in their musical journey. Karl customizes his approach to each student’s needs, ensuring they not improve as musicians but also cultivate a love for their craft. The term "amateur," derived from the Latin word "amare," means to love, and Karl believes that finding joy in the process of learning is essential for sustained growth in music.

 

Karl offers private lessons both online and in person.

 

For inquiries about lesson fees, feel free to contact him info(at)karlsilveira.com.