Private Instruction with David Zuercher

Whether from a long distance or in the same room, your instruction will be custom-tailored.
Expect personal attention and clear evaluation.

There's no doubt about it! The Arnold Jacobs (Principal Tubist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 1944-1988) approach to music making saved my performing career. Consequently, my teaching and analysis skills have been focused as never before. You see, I've been there - with a sense of anxiety, a belief that nothing could help, and a pervasive feeling of doubt and inadequacy. I can empathize with your frustration and, dare I say, desperation.

I am also of the persuasion that we don't have to be in the same room to benefit from personal instruction. Whether three feet apart, or three hundred miles away, I can offer you articulate communication and critical analysis-with heartfelt encouragement! Additionally, let me assure you that every session is confidential.

I do not simply pass out information as much as I encourage the musician to think (the concept of not just giving hungry people a meal but rather teaching them to how to fish). It is vitally important to develop the art of conceptualization!

What qualifies me to help you?
    1.   Experience. Over 25 years of professional performance and private instruction know-how.
    2.   Empathy. I've been there. Remember, I almost had to give up playing!
    3.   Results. I'm back on track, plus hundreds of individual student success stories.
    4.   Testimonials. The people speak out...

"...an artist...devoted to music in a most selfless manner...able to express himself verbally as well as musically"

"...a superior musician as well as a person of great integrity...his musical performance is always first-rate, intelligent and exciting"

"...you are such an inspiration! I have played trumpet for over 50 years now and have never before experienced the joy of trumpet performance until I met you-not to mention how much better I am playing!"

"...until I met Zuercher, I was just a bag of wind. Now I'm a true BLOW HARD"

So why not give it a try? You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I am passionate about your success! Let's get together! If you have questions about whether our time together will truly help, let me assure you that these concepts really are SIMPLE-although not always easy-and I'll provide you one FREE lesson where you can discover some of these truths.

Allow me the opportunity to show you how to bring life and color back to your music making. I believe I can help you. Students take risks when teachers create a safe environment. Learning requires vulnerability. When the atmosphere and the environment allow room for vulnerability, material is absorbed very quickly. There is hope and help tailored for your current needs!

Private Instruction Payment Arrangements

    1.   FREE initial consultation.
    2.   Subsequent sessions payable in advance at $20.00 US per ¼ hour, $40.00 minimum per session.

Here's How to Set Up a Session

Real-time coaching from the privacy of your own home. Your personal trainer for all levels of brass instruction.

Areas of Specialization:   Making the muddled easily understandable. An experienced companion to guide you beyond the misconceptions of brass tone production.

    1.   Click here to email a question/comment and to schedule your FREE personal session with David. Please...
    2.   Include the subject matter or question. Describe the general area(s) of concern. This information will help me prepare and focus so as to make the best efficient use of our time together. I want to focus on your needs! Then...
    3.   I'll make a house call. Actually, you will call me at our predetermined appointment time. Have your instrument ready!
Or...
    4.   Come to Colorful Colorado! We can meet in my studio during your next vacation or visit to Colorado Springs, the home of America's mountain, Pikes Peak.