Instrument Information - Brass
Who can learn?
Children, youth and adults
Minimum starting age: 8 years
For some larger brass instruments the starting age may be older and will depend on the size of the student.
What do you need?
Your own brass instrument: trumpet, trombone, tuba, euphonium, baritone horn, French horn.
Valve oil; slide oil for trombones
Instrument cleaning equipment
Folder for music
Music will be provided for initial lessons: your tutor will advise you if you need to purchase music-books
Music stand for home practice
What do you bring to the lesson?
Your instrument
Your music folder and music books
For lessons: a practice diary provided by your teacher to record feedback and what to prepare for the next lesson
How much should I practice?
Beginners: 10-15 minutes each practice
After 1 year of study: 20-30 minutes each practice
2-4 years of study: 30-40 minutes each practice
5 or more years of study: 40–60 minutes each practice
Your lesson time with your teacher is quite short and happens just once a week – what you do at home between lessons on each day of the week is what makes the difference!
If you're interested in taking lessons at the Macquarie Conservatorium or exploring one of our other music programs, start by reviewing the Schedule of Fees for lesson pricing.