About Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins

Music Teacher, Master

Location: Middletown, DE

Speaks: English

Instructs: Baritone, French Horn, Guitar, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet

Education: M.M. in Jazz Studies, Rowan University

Performance Experience: Delaware All-State Jazz Band University of Delaware Stage Band University of Delaware Gamelan Ensemble (founding member) Baltimore Colts Marching Band Zoli Italian-American Band Various local pop/rock bands (The New Beginning, Impulse, Helixx, Big Package, et al.) Pit orchestra musician (Wilmington Drama League, Grand Opera House, et al.) Liturgical soloist, Diocese of Wilmington

Teaching Experience: Instrumental Music Instructor: Music & Arts (f/k/a Middletown Music), Middletown, DE - 19 yrs.; Music & Arts, Wilmington, DE - 9 yrs.; Music & Arts, Camden, DE - 2 yrs. Instrumental Music Instructor: Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. - 10 yrs.; Serviam Girls Academy - 2 yrs. Band Director: Archmere Academy - 3 yrs.; Caravel Academy - 3 yrs.; M.O.T. Charter School - 2 yrs.

Teaching Philosophy: Learning to play a band instrument should be a fun & interactive experience for both student & teacher. Mastering the ability to read music, developing the technical skill to play one’s instrument proficiently & maintaining diligent practice habits are the fundamental keys to a student’s success. Learning the history behind songs & their composers brings a further depth of inspiration & appreciation to the student for the process of making music.

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Get to know Daniel Collins

Greetings!

I first started playing trumpet as a fourth grade band student in 1969 and have since learned to play and teach all brass instruments in all musical genres. At the University of Delaware, I was a soloist in the Stage Band as well as a founding member of the Gamelan Ensemble. Since then, I have performed as a classical soloist and as a member of numerous jazz, rock, and concert bands throughout the DE-PA-NJ area. I have also served as a high school band director and as an adjudicator for Delaware Senior All-State Band. Recently, I earned an M.M. in Jazz Studies degree from Rowan University.

I have taught privately as a brass instructor since 2002, both in-person and online. I have been privileged to help my students successfully audition for Delaware Jr. and Sr. All-State Band, Cab Calloway School of the Arts, and college instrumental music programs. However, my greatest source of pride is being able to help students of all ages develop their brass playing abilities and reach their full musical potential.

Daniel Collins teaches at:

Middletown DE

4380 Summit Bridge Rd Suite 7

Middletown, DE 19709

(302) 376-7600