Freelance jazz and classical trumpet player with 9 years of teaching experience

I've gotten to work with Aric as a producer and a performer. He's a consummate professional and wildly talented. I never had to worry about him because I knew he'd always arrive on time with a good attitude, be prepared and work hard. Most importantly, he's an incredible communicator. He provides kind and gentle feedback while always acknowledging the bigger picture. He rocks. If my niece or friend or co-worker asked me to recommend them to a music teacher, I'd point them to Aric.

Prof Aric Kline is an excellent trumpet teacher. He not only renewed my passion to play music, but also gave me solid coaching on how to fix my technique and work on difficult music passages by analyzing them intelligently.

I've known Aric since 2019 and we've worked together in a variety of professional musical settings. Aric has a very methodical and well-rounded approach to playing the trumpet. He's incredibly compassionate and a pleasure to work with.

Aric's unique and versatile skill set as an artist on the trumpet include a variety of different types of music ranging from baroque to contemporary, as well as traditional jazz and modern big band among many others.

I would consider Aric a virtuoso on the piccolo trumpet, baroque trumpet as well as other specialty trumpets. Aric is one of the trumpet players in my Sixteen-piece big band, SicNarf. He continues to impress me with his ability to execute my angular and rhythmically challenging trumpet parts with remarkable quality and consistency.

I highly recommend Aric as a trumpet instructor. His sense of musicality and structure combined with his wide range of musical knowledge are an extremely valuable asset to anyone looking to improve upon their craft.

Aric is an extremely knowledgeable and effective teacher. He excels in teaching technique and musicality, and has a long history of excellent playing himself. This makes him great at student connection, because he has personally worked hard to master all of the skills he passes on to his students. I would highly recommend him as a teacher!

I work with kids and have musical directed many shows with live bands. I always call Aric to play in my productions because he's a great sight reader and works very well around my young cast members. And he was very helpful to have in the orchestra pit!

Aric first taught my son trumpet at school and now gives him lessons at home, after my son asked for the lessons. Aric gets kids and makes trumpet fun. In just a few short lessons, my son’s confidence has grown considerably, he enjoys practicing and looks forward to the lessons. Thanks Aric!

I had the pleasure of working alongside Aric while teaching music at local elementary schools, where he taught trumpet and I taught clarinet. He is a highly dedicated and professional educator who brings both focus and enthusiasm to his students. Aric is not only an excellent trumpet player with a high level of expertise, but also a thoughtful and effective teacher who knows how to engage young musicians and help them succeed. His reliability, professionalism, and musical talent make him a valuable teacher, and I recommend him without hesitation to anyone seeking trumpet instruction.

Big thanks to Aric for his work with my 8yo who started trumpet three months ago. He's prompt, communicates well, and relates very well to children and my daughter is blowing clean notes and making so much progress. It's hard to believe where we are after that first lesson but his low pressure approach "it takes some students weeks to make their first sound" .

Aric is an outstanding trumpet teacher because he combines deep musical knowledge with a patient, encouraging teaching style that helps students of all levels grow. He has a strong command of technique and tone production, but more importantly, he knows how to explain concepts in a way that’s clear and motivating. Aric’s passion for music is contagious, and he creates a positive learning environment where students feel both challenged and supported.

Aric is a dedicated musician and teacher. He cares deeply about his students and is invested in their success. Aric and I were students in grad school together, where I was privileged to witness his wonderful trumpet playing chops and his strong worth ethic. Definitely a teacher worth studying with!

Aric is a top notch teacher and musician. I highly recommend for students of all ages and backgrounds

I’ve known Aric since he was a young teen, and over the years I’ve watched him grow into one of the most passionate and hardworking individuals I know. Aric has a true gift for teaching! He doesn’t just explain concepts, he makes sure each person understands them in a way that fits their unique learning style.

He’s incredibly patient and has a great sense of humor, which makes learning with him both comfortable and fun. Aric’s background in performing, training, and teaching has given him years of experience that he brings into every lesson. He’s knowledgeable, approachable, and able to break down even the most complex ideas in a way that feels natural and easy to grasp.

If you’re looking for someone who is dedicated, engaging, and genuinely invested in helping others learn and grow, Aric is the person you want. He’s an exceptional educator and mentor who leaves a lasting impact on everyone he works with!! I’d recommend learning from Aric before anyone else.

Aric is great with kids and a good teacher. We found him through our school and he is teaching our son Trumpet. Our son loves it and is doing great with his trumpet.

Aric has a deep knowledge of the trumpet. His insights about technique are direct and always come with a story and a lesson.
It’s inspiring that he has developed his virtuosity even through injury and setbacks. He’s not just a student who got good fast, but a true acolyte of the full spectrum of trumpet experience and pedagogy. Even in casual conversations with him during breaks between our concert sets, I always walk away with a new insight into my own playing, excited to keep practicing and improving.
But most importantly, he’s out there playing all the time. Leading orchestras, putting on solo recitals, and even shredding in modern jazz fusion bands, the proof is in the putting the mouthpiece against lips and putting on a good show!

Aric has been working with our son for over a year. His encouragement for progress and pushing past limits is inspiring. Our son always looks forward to his lessons. His progress has been remarkable. We are so happy we found Aric! We cannot recommend enough.

Aric is dependable, organized, well-prepared, attentive, patient, exceptionally musical, explains topics well, and a great person. I recommend him to anyone who wants to improve their trumpet skills or just be a more well-rounded artist and human being. You will have a blast learning from him.