Les Kepics - Trumpet, Trombone & French Horn
Are you ready to take your trumpet playing to the next level?
Les Kepics, a renowned trumpet virtuoso with over 50 years of experience, is offering private lessons tailored to your individual needs. As the trumpet player for the iconic Del Mar Race track for over 30 years, Les has honed his skills and developed a deep understanding of the instrument.
Whether you're a beginner looking to lay a solid foundation or an experienced player seeking to refine your technique, Les's expert guidance and personalized approach will help you achieve your musical goals. His lessons cover a wide range of styles and genres, from classical to jazz to popular music.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the finest trumpet players in the Southern California!
From his students:
“My son took trumpet lesson with Mr. Les Kepics for 6 years - several years before the Barefoot Studios open and continued after he started teaching at the Studio [Barefoot Studios]. Mr. Kepics was not only a great trumpet teacher, but a mentor for my son throughout middle and high schools. I highly recommend Mr. Kepics.” Hiroko B.
Contact Les Kepics today to schedule your first lesson.
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Les Kepics' Resume
Instruments Taught
Primary - All Trumpets Bb, C, Piccolo, Flugelhorn
Secondary - Trombone & French Horn (beginner to intermediate)
Music Theory
All Styles and Genres.
Education & Experience
Orange Glen High School 1970 - 1973, Palomar College 1973 - 1977, CSUN 1973 - 1974 San Diego School of Performing Music, Hal Crook director 1983 - 1985
Studied Privately with the following renowned trumpet teachers and performers.
Claude Gordon, Cat Anderson, Bobby Shew, Roy Stevens, Dr. Donald S. Reinhardt,Lynn Nicholson, James Stamp, George Werth, Gary Pack, John Harner
Performance Credits (1979 - present)
Official Trumpeter for the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club 1985 - present
In concert performances with: Doc Severinsen, Johnny Mathis, Natalie Cole, Burt Bacharach, The Four Tops, Barry Manilow, The Temptations, Bob Hope, Frankie Laine, Frankie Avalon, Steve Allen, Robert Goulet, Lou Rawls, Tony Orlando, The Spinners, The Ink Spots, Diana Trask, Rosemary Clooney, Pete Barbutti, Anacani, Helen O’Connell, Charo, Lola Falana, Danny Gans, and many more ……
Orchestra and Big Band credits: Nelson Riddle orchestra, Bob Crosby, Hal Crook Jazz Orchestra, Benny Hollman Big Band, 25 years with the San Diego Chargers Band, Disney World on Ice, Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, Circus Vargas, Dick Braun Big Band, Calvin Jackson orchestra, Wayne Foster Orchestra, Bill Green orchestra, Haute Chile, and many more ……
Recordings: Bobby Caldwell, Frankie Laine, Jane McDonald, The Price is Right, Wheel of Fortune, Dick Braun Big Band, Zac Harmon, Ira Liss Big Band, Clint Holmes, Miss California Pageant, and more ….
Teaching Credits (1979 - present)
50 years experience as a private teacher working with many hundreds of students beginning level through professional level. Many former students are professional performers and educators today.
Trumpet instructor at San Diego School of Performing Music 1983-1985
Music consultant for School for the Creative and Performing Arts 1981
Director Poway High School Jazz Program 2008-2011
Trumpet Clinician and Master Classes at: Poway H.S. - Chula Vista H.S. - El Medina H.S. , Granada Hills H.S. - Carlsbad H.S. - Oceanside H.S. - Vista H.S. - San Pasqual H.S.
Methods Used
Lessons are catered to the students skills and interest. Method books are chosen on an individual basis. However, these books are frequently used:
Clarke's Technical Studies
The Encyclopedia of The Pivot System by Dr. Donald S. Reinhardt
Arban's Complete Conservatory Method
Maurice Andre - Exercices Journaliers
Lesson Rates
$45 for a 30 minute lesson
$67.50 per 45 minute lesson
$90 for 1hr. lesson