Isaac Montano - Brass Coach
Isaac Montaño is a trumpet performer and brass educator based in Southern California. He earned two Associate Degrees in Music with Great Distinction from Riverside City College, where he studied under Richard Chasin, and is currently pursuing degrees in Music Performance and Music Education at California State University, Fullerton.
As an educator, Isaac teaches at the New California Conservatory, Saturday Conservatory of Music, and San Marino Music Center, where he works with students of various ages and experience levels in private lessons, small-group instruction, and classroom settings. His teaching focuses on developing strong brass fundamentals, including tone production, articulation, technical fluency, sight-reading, and overall musicianship. He is passionate about helping students build confidence, develop effective practice habits, and achieve their musical goals.
At California State University, Fullerton, Isaac serves as Principal Trumpet of the University Symphonic Wind Ensemble. He also maintains an active freelance performance career throughout Southern California, performing with ensembles including the MBCLA Orchestra, Huntington Valley Chorale, and Claremont Chorale. During his time at Riverside City College, he performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as a member of the RCC Marching Tigers.
Isaac is dedicated to fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment that inspires students to develop both as musicians and as individuals.
Isaac Montaño is a trumpet performer and brass educator based in Southern California. He earned two Associate Degrees in Music with Great Distinction from Riverside City College, where he studied under Richard Chasin, and is currently pursuing degrees in Music Performance and Music Education at California State University, Fullerton.
As an educator, Isaac teaches at the New California Conservatory, Saturday Conservatory of Music, and San Marino Music Center, where he works with students of various ages and experience levels in private lessons, small-group instruction, and classroom settings. His teaching focuses on developing strong brass fundamentals, including tone production, articulation, technical fluency, sight-reading, and overall musicianship. He is passionate about helping students build confidence, develop effective practice habits, and achieve their musical goals.
At California State University, Fullerton, Isaac serves as Principal Trumpet of the University Symphonic Wind Ensemble. He also maintains an active freelance performance career throughout Southern California, performing with ensembles including the MBCLA Orchestra, Huntington Valley Chorale, and Claremont Chorale. During his time at Riverside City College, he performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as a member of the RCC Marching Tigers.
Isaac is dedicated to fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment that inspires students to develop both as musicians and as individuals.