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TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

The synchrony of academic scholarship, performance, cultural diversity, entrepreneurship, production, and advocacy are the core underpinnings of my philosophy and pragmatism as a teacher. This has been my philosophy since the beginning of my teaching career as a university professor and as an elementary/secondary band director. The impetus of my pedagogy is to instill a desire for lifelong music learning and making, while also fostering continuous growth in holistic musicianship and creative arts entrepreneurial practices. To achieve this objective, there are three integral components an effective educator must possess: extensive knowledge of the content area, the ability to convey this information in a manner for students to comprehend, and the understanding that in today’s music industry, it is imperative to teach our students to become multi-faceted music entrepreneurs who are culturally adaptable.

  • THE FAU TROMBONE STUDIO

    The FAU Trombone Studio “The Owlbones”, led by Dr. Jose Leonardo Leon since the Fall of 2019, is one of the fastest growing high-quality studios of its kind in the south Florida area, presenting a great opportunity for students who aspire to become competitive professional musicians for the modern 21st century market. Learn More…

  • OUTREACH & EDUCATION

    As a dynamic and versatile musician, Dr. Leon enjoys a dual career as a performer and educator. Parallel to his current position as applied Professor of Trombone at the Florida Atlantic University Department of Music, he serves as the Trombone Artist-in-Residence for the Music Department at the A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, Trombone and Low Brass Consultant for the Spanish River Community High School Band program, a guest clinician for the School District of Palm Beach County in Palm Beach, Florida, and a Trombone Instructor for the Gulliver Academy in Miami, Florida. Dr. Leon’s students enjoy positive “Superior “records and grades for state assessments such as Solo and Ensemble, All-State Ensembles admittances, and MPA, college acceptances, scholarship offers, and beyond. Click HERE if you would like to set up a private lesson, a master class, or a clinic. Learn more…

  • REMOTE LESSONS

    Dr. Jose Leonardo Leon’s passion for education goes beyond the borders, from the nearest to the farthest places in the world. If you would like to get ready to achieve your goals, to get that college admission and scholarship, make it into the All-State Ensemble of your preference, obtaining that Superior grade for Solo and Ensemble and beyond, learning breathing, posture, developing strong fundamentals, and finding your sound, to learn how the college application process works, and you live far away, No Problem! I have the solution for you: ZOOM Lessons Available. Contact me HERE to set up a first remote meeting! Also, Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel at DocJlleon Trombone Studio for future Master Classes and Lesson Videos coming soon and more.