Brass Lessons for Kids and Adults in Seattle

Whether you’re a kid starting out in school band or an adult picking your old horn back up for the first time in years, our teachers meet you where you are. Meter Music School offers private trumpet, trombone, and French horn lessons at two Seattle studios — the Central District and Columbia City — for complete beginners through advanced players, from classical technique to orchestral and jazz playing.

What to Expect in a Lesson

Lessons run 30, 45, or 60 minutes, once a week. Your teacher builds a plan around your goals — supporting school band repertoire, jazz and improvisation, classical technique, or a mix — rather than a fixed curriculum everyone follows the same way. Early lessons typically cover embouchure, breath support, and tone production; students already playing in a school program often use lessons to work ahead of the group or dig into technique in more depth.

A note on scheduling: our brass faculty availability can sometimes fluctuate, so be sure to have a look at our registration page to see what trumpet, trombone, and french horn lessons are currently offered.

Adult Brass Students

If you’re an adult considering lessons, you’re not the exception here. A lot of our adult brass students are returning to an instrument from school band years ago — lessons for adults tend to move at a faster pace and lean more on the music and goals you bring in, whether that’s picking up where you left off, joining a community band, or exploring jazz for the first time.

Meet the Brass Teachers

Our brass teachers play across school band, jazz, and classical styles. See current trumpet, trombone, and French horn teachers and their availability →

Our Studios

Central District — 2110 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122

Columbia City — 4435 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

Both studios have dedicated practice rooms — a space to focus on your playing that’s often hard to find at home. Families and adult students from Madrona, Leschi, Capitol Hill, Mt. Baker, Hillman City, Seward Park, and Beacon Hill study with us at one location or the other, whichever is the shorter drive.

Common Questions

Do I need my own instrument to start? Yes — your teacher can help point you toward the right beginner option once you know which instrument you’re starting on.

Is French horn instruction always available? We sometimes offer French horn in addition to trumpet and trombone, depending on current staffing. Contact us directly to check current availability before enrolling.

How much are lessons? See our Tuition & Fees page →

Can I switch between instruments or teachers later? Yes! Students can change to a different instrument or a different teacher at any time. You can make these changes in your portal or work with our front desk staff to go over the options.

What if I need to reschedule? See our School Policies page →