Lessons
Dr. Lease’s Brass and Music Studio has maintained a standard of excellence from all students since it’s conception. Dr. Lease focuses on each student’s individual needs, providing clear instructions for improvement and creating a safe and inviting atmosphere for students and parents. Dr. Lease tailors lessons to best help each student achieve their goals through exercises, etudes, solos and audition experiences.
Why take lessons with Dr. Lease? With 10 years of private teaching experience, Dr. Lease 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! Dr. Lease has helped students prepare for multiple auditions, including Youth Orchestra, All State, District, All County and College auditions.
Dr. Lease’s students have continued on playing throughout their years, including some who came back to playing in retirement! Dr. Lease 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, Dr. Lease 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?”
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
“All around, Nate is an outstanding trombone instructor. He never fails to impress me with his skill and knowledge with the trombone. He always spots potential improvements, no matter the skill level, and always gives great tips to help with them. As if he couldn’t be any better, he is extremely easy to talk to and very friendly. He has been an excellent resource and guide for me as I studied with him to prepare for the WV All-State Audition this year. That is why I highly recommend him as a trombone tutor for any student of any skill level.” - Jonathan Hartzell - Former Student
Lesson Rates
Lessons are held either at the Institutions location, in the students home or online. Once my home studio is finished, lessons will be available at my home.
Lesson Prices are subject to change with advance notice. Dr. Lease charges a flat rate for his studio and the Shepherd CMS studio. Dr. Lease also charges per lesson for short term lessons (such 3 lessons preparing for Auditions.)
Private Studio: Flat rate averages to $60 per hour and $30 per half hour.
Cumberland Valley School of Music: Dr. Lease teaches on Tuesdays at the Greencastle Location.
Shepherd University Community Music: Averages to $60 per hour and $30 per half hour. Dr. Lease Teaches Thursday Evenings.