Trombone Low Brass Lessons

Davis Zamboanga

Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba

Davis Zamboanga is a composer, trombonist, and educator in the San Francisco Bay Area. He earned his BA in music from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo where he served as the CEO of Mustang Band from 2019 to 2020 and founded the Cal Poly Composition Forum in 2019.

As a composer, he creates new and fresh pieces through the juxtaposition of techniques, styles, and music traditions. His works have been performed and read by various Cal Poly ensembles.
He is a well-versed trombonist and has performed with the Arthur White MERGE Collective, San Luis Obispo Symphony, Central Coast mashup band Brass Mash, and the Cal Poly symphony, wind ensemble, jazz band, brass ensemble, trombone choir, and marching band.

In addition to being a private low-brass instructor at JAMS Music, he holds a variety of teaching positions: He is the K-5 music teacher at Woodroe Woods School in San Leandro, the visual technician for the Saint Francis High School Lancer Band in Mountain View, and a drum major instructor for the United Spirit Association Band Program. In each role, he crafts personalized content that builds confidence and promotes growth.

Mike DiVita

Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, and Euphonium

A new, awesome trumpet/high brass teacher named Mike DiVita has joined our team!

Mike Divita is a retired middle school band and orchestra director with 27 years of teaching experience in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. He received both his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and his Single-Subject Music teaching credential from California State University Hayward (East Bay). Mike studied trumpet with Jay Rizzetto and conducting/music pedagogy with Tim Smith.

Mike offers lessons on trumpet, french horn, trombone, and baritone/euphonium.
Mike’s pedagogical approach focuses on building a solid foundation and preparing the developing musician to be successful in their musical endeavors. Emphasis is placed on the care and feeding of the instrument, tone production, learning Standard Music Notation, and music theory. In addition, the student will develop a practice routine, learn various genres, play etudes, solos, and duets, and more!

Mike requests an hour long first lesson to allow time to get to know each other, establish benchmarks, set goals, and actually play. A parent is encouraged to sit in for the first part of this lesson. Subsequent lesson are weekly 30 minute sessions, but can be longer 45-60 minute lessons based on the student’s age, need, and ability.

Please visit the main Lessons Information Page to schedule Trumpet, Baritone, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium or any other brass instrument music lessons with any of our other many talented teachers, or to find further details about or lesson program.

If you have any questions or need anything further in the meantime please call our store at 925-828-5267 or e-mail lessons@jamsmusicdublin.com .

We look forward to helping you with all of your musical needs!