Johnny Dunlap II

Johnny emphasizes learning effective techniques and basic music theory to build and strengthen your trumpet playing. Students will be taught proper breathing techniques, correct embouchure and posture, how the trumpet is held, along with exercises that will increase range and lip flexibility. An emphasis will be placed on scales, tone, endurance, range and overall confidence.
As a teacher, he feels it is important to learn basic fundamentals particular to the trumpet in order to play any music you have an interest in, while at the same time teaching you practical exercises that will help you understand music and how it is written.

Johnny Dunlap II @ Luna Lounge with UTSA Jazz Ensemble
Photo by Tabitha Valencia

Frequently Asked Questions
1) Where do you teach?

Johnny teaches at CASSA - Creative Arts Studio of San Antonio.
The address is
11107 Wurzbach, Suite 307 San Antonio, TX 78230
It is just past the intersection of Vance Jackson and Wurzbach and is part of the cottages of One Elm Place.

2) What hours are you available?

Monday-Thursday from 6-9pm by appointment.

3) What classes and levels do you teach?
Trumpet - All levels. Ages ~8 and up
Music Theory - All Levels Ages 6 and up

4) What are your rates?

You can also pay one lesson at a time
REFERRAL DISCOUNT - Refer a new student and receive 2 free lessons!!

5) What experience do you have teaching and performing?
Johnny has played the trumpet for over fourteen (14) years and was classically trained at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kansas. He has had the privilege of receiving instruction from Alan Wise who played with Maynard Ferguson for several albums. He directed the choir at University United Methodist Church. This past school year he played with the UTSA Jazz Ensemble. He taught private lessons for a year before moving to San Antonio where he has been pursuing other interests but is extremely excited about teaching lessons again.
References available upon request.

6) Why should I choose Johnny as an instructor?
Johnny wants you to enjoy your experience and not view music lessons as work, but as a fun and rewarding time that will enrich your life and help you love music even more. He emphasizes that a student will get as much out of lessons as they want to put into it and realizes that the desire to really try comes from excitement and fun generated in each lesson.
7) What methods of payment do you take?

Cash or check

8) What materials do I need to begin?
Bottled water
Journal and extra pencils
Any songs or solos the student wishes to work on.
Trumpet (of course) and any necessary accessories, such as valve oil, cloth, mutes, etc.
A positive attitude!

9) Will you help me get over my stage-fright?
Stage fright is something that can be easily overcome with a few easy exercises and tricks.

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