Ready to unlock your full trumpet potential? I’m a conservatory-trained trumpet teacher with 15+ years of experience helping students build strong fundamentals, develop musicality, and gain confidence

I've known Carlos Roldan for nearly 20 years, first as a fellow musician and now as one of my closest friends. Carlos is a highly accomplished trumpet player with a deep understanding of technique and tone, but what sets him apart is his ability to connect with students. As a Superprof, Carlos brings a balance of structure, empathy, and motivation - he tailors his teaching to meet each student's needs while holding them to high standards. I've seen firsthand how his students thrive under his guidance: earning spots in advanced ensembles, winning awards, and being featured at major festivals. His professionalism, dedication, and care make him an exceptional educator. I highly recommend him to any student looking to grow musically and personally through a meaningful learning experience.

The best fit, is always tailored.
When looking for a teacher of any sort, what holds the most value is their ability to not only effectively and accurately explain the techniques, theory, and application in an engaging way, but how they can translate those skills to the individual at play.
Each student comes with a varying set of conditions and talents that will, to an insightful teacher, outline the required approach. This is where Carlos really shines.
His knowledge of the trumpet is vast. His skills in eliciting improved articulation, finger dexterity, breath control are equally impressive. But what I’ve experienced most personally is his ability to inspire musicality from stale sheet music in his students.
His sessions are personable while maintaining professionalism, and I would recommend him to any serious student.

Carlos teaches private lessons at my school, we’ve been having lessons every week as I prepare for honor band auditions. I think I've learned more in those lessons than in many years of playing before. I improved way more than I expected, especially in technique and phrasing. Carlos is the kind of teacher who’s clear, patient, and actually listens. I never feel rushed or judged, and they always explain things in a way that makes sense. I’d recommend them to anyone who wants a trumpet teacher who’s not just good at playing, but good at teaching too.

Carlos has been a fantastic trumpet teacher for our child. We've seen clear improvement in their tone, range, and overall confidence, but what we really appreciate is how Carlos is able to break down complex ideas into clear and manageable steps.

I sat in a few lessons, they are well-structured and flexible, and always tailored to our child’s needs. He's even helped him open up to things like improvisation, which was completely new. Most importantly, our child enjoys the lessons and feels supported and encouraged.

We’re really happy with the progress and the positive impact his teaching has had. I cannot recommend him enough.

I had auditioned for honor band twice before and never made it. After a few months of lessons with Carlos, I finally did—first chair, too. He helped me fix bad habits I didn’t even know I had, and really made me believe in myself. His explanations just click, and he’s super encouraging without ever being fake about it. Honestly, I don’t think I could’ve done it without him.