Music Lessons with Dr. Will Wulfeck

Looking for music lessons for yourself or your child? I offer friendly, individualized instruction for students of all ages and experience levels, both in person in Atascadero and online.

I’m a professional trombonist, composer, and educator with a Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Trombone Performance from the University of Miami. I’ve taught students ranging from elementary-school beginners to college music majors, and I enjoy helping each student find a way into music that feels engaging, creative, and rewarding.

Lessons Available

All levels

• Trombone

• Jazz improvisation — any instrument

• Music theory and ear training

• Composition

• Jazz arranging

Beginner and intermediate

• Piano

• Guitar

• Electric bass

Lessons can focus on traditional fundamentals, preparing for school ensembles and auditions, jazz and improvisation, learning favorite songs, songwriting and composition, or simply becoming a more confident and creative musician.

My teaching experience includes five years on the faculty of the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, where I taught jazz theory, ear training, jazz piano, and ensembles. I have also taught children and teenagers in community music programs, elementary school music programs, and private lessons.

I’m now based in Atascadero, California, and am available for students throughout San Luis Obispo County as well as online.

Interested in a lesson?

Email will@willwulfeck.com to introduce yourself and tell me a little about what you’d like to learn.

Big Move to the California Central Coast!

After an epic family roadtrip from Miami, I'm excited to announce the family is officially relocated to Central Coast, California! Atascadero in SLO County. Thank you Miami for 11 fantastic years. I got my DMA at Frost School UM, got married with my hon Diana, raised a son for his first five years, met a lot of friends (that I will miss dearly), taught at UM, taught elementary school music and tested autonomous vehicles. Here's to the next phase: being closer to family in CA, setting up shop playing and teaching music, seeing old friends, and making new ones. Excited for the change!

Take Music Lessons with Dr. Wulfeck

Will Wulfeck, Doctor of Musical Arts

I’m an experienced music teacher, and I can help you or your child journey through the musical universe!

Email me now to set up the first lesson - will@willwulfeck.com

in person or online

All Levels

• Trombone performance

• Improvisation (any instrument)

• Music theory (any instrument)

• Composition and jazz arranging

Beginner/intermediate Level Classes

• Piano performance

• Guitar performance

• Electric Bass performance

I am on the faculty of the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, where I teach music theory, aural skills, and jazz piano. I am also a lead teaching artist in the Community Arts Program at Coral Gables Congregational Church, where I lead music theory classes for students from ages 7 to 18. Before moving to Miami, I also taught elementary school band for several programs in Southern California.

Fifth Year as a Lecturer in the University of Miami's Frost School of Music

In August, I began my 5th year as a lecturer in the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. What an honor to be a part of this amazing jazz program! This semester I’m teaching classes in jazz ear-training and jazz piano.

Here’s a video of my composition “Psycho Spiritual” from last year’s jazz faculty concert at the Frost School of music.

August 2022. Clarke Recital Hall, Frost School of Music, University of Miami.

Etienne Charles, trumpet; Marcus Strickland, saxophone; Will Wulfeck, trombone; Dante Luciani, trombone; Nick Rosen, piano; Chuck Bergeron, bass; John Yarling, drums. Awesome band!