Trumpet Lessons in Louisiana

What trumpet lessons cost across Louisiana, and how to find the right teacher.

Marc Levesque updated 11/13/26 - 18 min read

Trumpet lesson prices across Louisiana
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How trumpet learning works in Louisiana
Auditions and events in Louisiana
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Trumpet in Louisiana
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A little trumpet history in Louisiana
Frequently Asked Questions

Trumpet lesson prices across Louisiana

A one-hour trumpet lesson in Louisiana typically costs $58 to $82, and a half hour $32 to $45. Prices change noticeably from town to town. The New Orleans area runs highest, up to $94 an hour.

Every town has two guides: a trumpet lessons guide, with local schools, events and places to play, and a costs guide, with that town's prices in detail.

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Town	30 minutes	One hour	Guides
New Orleans area
New Orleans	$32–$51	$60–$93	Lessons Costs
Metairie	$33–$51	$60–$93	Lessons Costs
Kenner	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Marrero	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Laplace	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Terrytown	$33–$51	$60–$94	Lessons Costs
Chalmette	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Harvey	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Gretna	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Estelle	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Luling	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
River Ridge	$32–$51	$60–$92	Lessons Costs
Woodmere	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Destrehan	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Waggaman	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Belle Chasse	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Timberlane	$33–$51	$60–$94	Lessons Costs
Baton Rouge area
Baton Rouge	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Prairieville	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Central	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Zachary	$32–$45	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Shenandoah	$32–$47	$59–$86	Lessons Costs
Gonzales	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Baker	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Gardere	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Shreveport area
Shreveport	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Bossier City	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Lafayette area
Lafayette	$31–$44	$57–$80	Lessons Costs
Youngsville	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Broussard	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Carencro	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Crowley	$31–$44	$57–$80	Lessons Costs
Abbeville	$31–$44	$57–$80	Lessons Costs
Mandeville area
Mandeville	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Slidell	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Covington	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Houma area
Houma	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Bayou Cane	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Thibodaux	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Bayou Blue	$31–$43	$56–$78	Lessons Costs
Lake Charles area
Lake Charles	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Sulphur	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Moss Bluff	$31–$43	$56–$78	Lessons Costs
Monroe area
Monroe	$31–$43	$56–$78	Lessons Costs
Claiborne	$31–$43	$56–$78	Lessons Costs
West Monroe	$31–$43	$56–$78	Lessons Costs
Alexandria area
Alexandria	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Pineville	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Other Louisiana towns
Bogalusa	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Hammond	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Minden	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Morgan City	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Natchitoches	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
New Iberia	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Opelousas	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Ruston	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs

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How trumpet learning works in Louisiana

How does trumpet fit school music in Louisiana?

Louisiana schools generally place trumpet in band rather than offering a separate trumpet class, and the starting grade differs by district. Band begins in fifth grade at Tchefuncte Middle School in St. Tammany Parish and Copper Mill Elementary in Zachary, while Caddo Middle Magnet and Bluff Middle School in Ascension Parish start beginners in sixth grade. Chalmette Elementary offers band to fifth graders, and Lawtell Elementary welcomes grades four through eight. East Baton Rouge Parish School System lets students lease a district instrument, so ask the school what is available before arranging one yourself.

When school music starts in Louisiana districts

St. Tammany Parish Public SchoolsBand5th grade

Ascension Parish School BoardBand6th grade

Iberia Parish School DistrictBand6th grade

St. Bernard Parish Public School DistrictBand5th grade

Zachary Community School DistrictBand5th grade

Who runs what for Louisiana trumpet players?

Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA) runs the state's All-State Band and solo assessment routes, while the Louisiana Bandmasters Association (LBA) offers middle- and high-school band opportunities, including All-Star honor bands. Those are distinct from the Louisiana High School Rally Association (LHSRA), whose music events require a Superior rating at a District Rally or an LMEA contest. For a trumpet student, LMEA is the direct route to state band honors; LHSRA provides another opportunity after a qualifying result.

Who runs what in Louisiana

Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA)

Runs: Runs All-State ensembles and solo and ensemble assessments.
For: School-age musicians; eligibility depends on the event.

Louisiana Bandmasters Association (LBA)

Runs: Offers middle- and high-school band opportunities, including All-Star honor bands.
For: Middle- and high-school band students.

Louisiana High School Rally Association (LHSRA)

Runs: Runs state rally music events for students who qualify through a Superior rating.
For: High-school students with a qualifying District Rally or LMEA result.

Auditions and events in Louisiana

How does a trumpet player reach Louisiana's top student honors?

The main school route to Louisiana's highest band honor is LMEA All-State Band: a student first auditions at the district level, and selected players advance to the state round. Middle-school students in grades 6–8 and high-school students in grades 9–12 must attend a Louisiana-accredited school and participate in its ensemble program, with teacher certification possible when a school has no ensemble. High-school auditions take place in September and October; middle-school state auditions are due by November 14, 2026, with results due November 23. A separate route is LMEA's State Solo and Small Ensemble Assessment, open directly to middle- and high-school students; registration for the 2027 assessment closes March 22.

The trumpet route in Louisiana, step by step

District auditionTrumpet students begin the All-State Band selection process with a district first round in the fall.
State auditionStudents selected at the district level advance to the state round; middle-school results are due in November.
All-State eventsSelected musicians take part in the All-State events in January.

The Louisiana trumpet year

AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJul

Multi-District Honor OrchestraLouisiana Music Educators AssociationStart the piece May to Aug

Start the piece May to AugNov 19–21

State Solo and Small Ensemble AssessmentEntry fee: $25 per solo; $20 per ensemble memberStart the piece Sep to Dec

Start the piece Sep to DecMar to Apr

Working on the event piece, 3 to 6 monthsEvent

What do auditions ask you to prepare?

For All-State Band, trumpet students prepare all 12 major scales and the chromatic scale in the required order, along with the Set III etudes, selected excerpts, and a short sight-reading selection. Scales count for 30% of the score, etudes 50%, and sight-reading 20%, so a reliable tone and careful reading matter as much as fluent technique. For the state solo assessment, high-school players select a solo or small-ensemble work from Texas PML level one or two; a piano-accompanied solo must include accompaniment. Trumpet solos do not require memorization, and a weekly lesson plan usually gives an event piece three to six months of focused work.

What else is there to enter?

LMEA's district Solo and Ensemble Assessment gives trumpet students a performance goal outside the All-State route. Instrumental solos and small ensembles have a six-minute limit, and students do not have to memorize; ratings range from Division I, Superior, through Division V. Students who want a state-level solo opportunity can also enter the State Solo and Small Ensemble Assessment directly, where outstanding performances receive Gold Medals.

Trumpet events in Louisiana, 2026–27

State Solo and Small Ensemble Assessment