“After teaching hundreds of trumpet players and witnessing their struggles, I can say with certainty that the majority of young and new players are going about it all wrong, at no fault of their own. My hope is that this website will fill that void with reliable trumpet information and encourage those who play the instrument to be well-informed.”
About Trumpet Headquarters
meet estela aragon
Well hello there! I am the CEO/Founder of the Trumpet Headquarters, as well as a professional trumpet player in Austin, TX. I also own the MusicFit Academy trumpet studio, which is a face-to-face private lesson program. Basically, I teach a lot…and I love it. I’ve been playing for 20 years and have taught over 6,000 trumpet lessons, and counting!
As a young musician I picked up the trumpet very quickly and when I was 11 years old I decided to pursue a career in music, but how exactly was a mystery. I eventually went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in trumpet performance and moved on to a Master’s degree later on.
During my Masters degree I really started to spend time studying trumpet pedagogy, and coming up with innovative ways to teach trumpet and music in general. It wasn’t long before I started my own studio and it was the best decision I ever made. Today, I am a successful full time private trumpet instructor and my job is super fun. Members of my studio quickly advance in chair placements at their schools, win auditions into county/state honor bands and are accepted into college music programs. My students occupy 1st chairs in their local youth symphonies, compete in concerto competitions and excel in summer programs, not to mention they somehow manage to be valedictorians. I teach in English and Spanish.
Outside of my private lessons I strive to share my knowledge through a variety of mediums. I’m active in social media, often sharing tips and challenges for my audience. I have also been very humbled by invitations from trumpet groups and college professors to run a masterclass for their students. I have conducted masterclasses for the Colorado State University trumpet studio and the Denis Wick Artist Summit among many more musical groups. These experiences are always a treat as they allow me to connect with future leaders. Topics of masterclasses and podcasts I have been a guest on include trumpet pedagogy, music careers, entrepreneurship and more.
Back to lessons…as my private trumpet studio filled up, I eventually ran into a problem. See the thing is, the week only has so many hours. Kids and adults have so much to do nowadays, that finding a common day to teach lessons can be difficult when the only slot is “Wednesdays at 5-5:30.” I soon found myself turning down perfectly wonderful people because of time conflicts. That’s when I figured it out. That’s when I decided this website needed to happen and it had to be massive and overflowing with information. So I set out on a very long path to create this site.
In 2018, I officially founded the Trumpet Headquarters to aid trumpet players with everything they might need. It’s a website jam-packed with trumpet information and a self-paced trumpet course for those who do not have the means to take face-to-face instruction. I believe anyone who wants to learn should be able to without having to worry about paying a high monthly fee. While face-to-face private instruction provides the highest quality of lessons, the course I created covers all of my teachings for a very small fraction while keeping the professionalism and quality content of my private lessons. The site also boasts tons and tons of free resources with the goal of educating the learning trumpet community with factual and curated resources.
I also became a Denis Wick Artist in 2018. Denis Wick Products is one of the most well-known companies for mutes and accessories for brass. I am very honored to be represented by this company and to play exclusively on their mouthpieces.
Let’s see…a few facts about me. On my down time I love practicing trumpet, playing with my dog, exploring Austin’s wonderful food and playing video games. I also enjoy cross-stitching and meditation as relaxation hobbies, as well as learning new languages.
Learn from the extensive amount of free content or become a member and access the full THQ Trumpet Lessons Online program to really kick it up notch. Either way, I hope you find Trumpet Headquarters helpful.
Thanks for taking a look,
Estela Aragon M. Mus
Estela Aragon received her B.M from the University of Tampa and M.M in Trumpet Performance from The University of South Carolina School of Music. She plans on pursuing a D.M.A in Music & Human Learning in 2019. Her former teachers include Aric Brian (professor of trumpet at the University of Tampa and active freelance musician), James Ackley (former Principal of the Bogota Philharmonic Orchestra and internationally acclaimed solo artist) and world renowned trumpeter Allen Vizutti.