Summer Workshops

"Dr. Kono has an easy, fun way with the students. They enjoy both his teaching style and the amount of material they cover in master classes. He also challenges them to push their limits, keep expanding their horizons."
Mr. Ed Stein, Director of Bands, Round Rock High School.

"Dr. Kono proves to be an amazing teacher and performer. He does a fantastic job of conveying information where students can learn quickly. He also has a way of motivating students to desire to play their instruments to the best of their ability."
Mr. Steve Wessels, Director of Bands, Cedar Park High School

"In addition to giving great information and experience in master classes for my bands, Mr. Kono has also taught my Tuba & Euphonium students privately for the 6 years prior to his moving to Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Mr. Kono has been and continues to be a valued resource for me and my low brass students. I would highly recommend any low brass student take advantage of the opportunity to study with and learn from Mr. Kono during the summer workshops & masterclasses that he is offering. It would be time well spent."
Mr. Bryan Christian, Director of Bands, Vista Ridge High School

Dr. Kono is available for summer workshops at your school. Workshops are available starting in May and in different length from half-day to 5 days. Some of the available topics are:

• Better Sound with Better Breathing
• Effective/Efficient Practice
• Warm-Up vs. Daily Routine
• Increase Your Desire to Become a Better Player
• Audition Strategy
• New Approach to Increase Range

Through out the years, many of my students have shown incredible results such as the first-chair in All-State or winning an international competition. I would like to show some of the techniques I taught my students to your students. Please send me an email to schedule an appointment. All sessions will be held at your school for your convenience. All you need to do is to provide space with chairs and stands, and inform your students the time and date.

Here is a list of some of the schools I visited in past few years.

If you already have set up a summer camp, I can also help you with lessons, sectionals, masterclasses, and/or warm-up/daily routine regimen for brass, low brass, or tuba/euphonium.

Since I don’t want these workshops to be a burden on your band budget, I am willing to work with you on the issue.

Please send me an email to yutakatuba@mac.com to discuss.