Mark Van Cleave

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Mark Van Cleave

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Mark has been in demand as a trumpet teacher for many years. His vast understanding of the physical mechanics associated with playing a brass instrument has allowed him to help develop and fix many playing problems for his students. His students range from beginners to college professors and many of the top professionals today. Mark's students have appeared with Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Broadway shows, etc.

Mark is currently available for lessons in the New York and New Jersey area in between touring. If you would like to schedule a lesson with Mark, please email mvc@v-zone.com for more information.

Online Trumpet Recital!

I am working on this new feature for my students (online and offline). Recital performances will be made available as streaming audio/video via RealAudio/RealVideo.

All students are encouraged to participate. Send Mark a Sound File, Cassette Tape, Video Tape, or CD of a recent performance and it will be included on the upcoming Recital Page.


Get These FREE Programs

These FREE programs are a nice way to stay in touch online. I use both of them and can be reached with one or the other most of the time I am online. You can send me a quick message or question or sound file ...or just see if I am online


Mark has also written down some of his teaching methods in two method books; Maximizing Practice Volume #1 and #2. These books have received many accolades from student and teachers alike for their breakthrough approach to brass pedagogy.

Check out the new ONLINE Lessons with Mark! Completely online, completely personalized lessons and instruction.

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