Lessons

Lessons are one of the best things for anyone who wants to keep up or expand their musical field! In Nate’s studio, he takes the time to understand where his students excel, where they need assistance, and what their goals are for the future. Nate then provides different exercises, etudes, and solos for the students to perform.

Why take lessons with Nate? With 10 years of private teaching experience, Nate has proved to be a successful educator in the greater Maryland area. His students have made top ensembles in Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia and Pennsylvania! Nate has helped students prepare for multiple auditions, including youth orchestra auditions and college auditions.

Nate’s students have continued on playing throughout their years, including some who came back to playing in retirement! Nate focuses on basics each lesson, providing a foundation for continued work during the week for the students benefit. Once students have a good concept of the basics, Nate will continue into more complex endeavors.

One quote that has stuck with him for years is the following from Dr. Christian Dickinson, Retired Trombone Professor from IUP “If you do not want to listen back to your playing, why should anyone else want to?”

Lesson Rates

Lessons are held either at the location (i.e. Shepherd University or Wilson College/Satellite location for CVSM), in the students home or online. Once my home studio is finished, lessons will be available at my home.

All Lesson Prices are subject to change with a written notice well in advance, Payment can be made to me via PayPal, CashApp, Venmo, Check, or Cash for Private Studio and Shepherd. Payments are made directly to CVSM.

Private Studio: $60 per hour, $30 per half hour

Cumberland Valley School of Music: Pricing depends on Location. Please click the link to find out more!

Shepherd University Community Music: $30 per half hour, $60 per hour. Nate Teaches Thursday Evenings.

Short StatementS from a Previous StudentS:

“Nate offered a whole new perspective on music as a whole during lessons; he gave me the confidence to audition for college, advance my skills, clean up my technique, and found myself a new friend in the making. He taught me how to overcome my fears of playing in my high range and that notes are just “notes” not “high notes” …  this was a major problem I had! He also allowed me to look at my music from theoretical standpoints, explained the technical sides of “why” or “how” things are written, gave me great advice when it came to life in general or my future in college, and showed me how to love doing what I do. Without Nate Lease I would not have had the ability to accomplish being in the Towson University Trombone Studio, nor would I enjoy music as much as I do now.” - Alexa Paules - Former Student

“Mr. Nathaniel Lease is a professional, courteous, dependable, and excellent trombone instructor who has been teaching my son for the last year. Not only is he a wonderful teacher, but he is also very generous with his time and talent, and has performed for senior citizen homes through our Smiles Through Music volunteer group. We are fortunate to have found such a great music teacher and recommend him to any student wishing to advance in trombone skills.” - Priya Tulsi - Parent