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      About Brian Maassen

      Brian Maassen
      Brian Maassen
      Music Teacher, Expert
      Location: New Orleans , LA
      Speaks: English
      Instructs: Baritone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba
      Education: Bachelor's in Music Education from Loyola University New Orleans
      Performance Experience: Brian has performed numerous groups, including Pocket Chocolate, Richard Rourke, Brass Tyrannosaurus, Trumpet Mafia, Nola Dukes, Big Fun Brass Band, Jank Setup, The Groove, and more.
      Teaching Experience: Brian has 6 years of teaching private lessons to all ages, and 2 years of classroom experience.
      Teaching Philosophy: Brian's teaching philosophy is built on the belief that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to music. He strives to empower students to become well-rounded musicians by fostering a broad technical foundation, while simultaneously leveraging his own multi-genre background to help them find their unique voice. Whether a student is preparing for a conservatory audition or exploring a new hobby, Brian's goal is to provide the tools they need to become the specific artist they aspire to be.
      Ages Taught:
    • Ages 6 and up
    • Get to know Brian Maassen

      With 18 years of experience, Brian Maassen is a professional educator and musician with a specialization in trumpet and brass instruments. Growing up in Louisiana, Brian moved to New Orleans at a young age and began learning and performing a variety of genres of music in the Frenchmen/Bourbon Street music scene. Through his education at Loyola University of New Orleans, Brian spent several years refining his skills as a trumpet player, building a foundation for his playing with classical study and flourishing as a jazz musician.

      While evolving as a musician, Brian earned a degree in Music Education and has taught in both private and classroom settings. He empowers his students to become well rounded musicians by fostering a broad skill set, leveraging his own versatility to help his students realize their unique musical goals.

      Brian Maassen teaches at:
      1000 S Clearview Pkwy Suite 1040
      New Orleans, LA 70123
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