Dr. Shaffer is the Tuba and Euphonium Instructor for the J.J. Pearce and Lake Highlands band clusters in Richardson ISD. He is a graduate of Texas Christian University (BME), University of California Los Angeles (MM), and Texas Tech University (DMA) and has taught private lessons since 2014. Dr. Shaffer currently performs with the Lone Star Wind Orchestra.
His students have won numerous accolades, including placement into TMEA All-State Bands and Orchestras, All-Region Bands, and World Class drum corps. In his spare time, Dr. Shaffer enjoys video games, reading, and running. He lives in Carrollton with his wife, Rose, and cat, Patches.
My Approach
I believe that strong fundamentals build strong musicians. Once you have a solid foundation beneath you, focusing on more than just notes and rhythms is possible. During lessons, we will talk about your current playing ability and goals, then build a routine to reach them. Depending on your current level, we could be focusing on anything from one octave scales to increasing your flexibility.