Portrait of jazz trumpet player Rebecca Ekman

Rebecca Ekman

Trumpet Player, Educator

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Biography

I am a 25-year-old Finnish trumpet player with a strong understanding of jazz improvisation. I am experienced in both performance and music pedagogy. I am currently studying jazz performance at Metropolia University and plan to continue with the master's program at Sibelius Academy.

Music

CV / Experience

Artistic Experience

  • Jan 2025, Jan 2026 - UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra: Trumpet section, soloist
  • March & September 2025 - Karri Koira Band: Horn section, pop music
  • March 2025 - Sibelius Music School: Substitute trumpet teacher, classical
  • December 2024 - Riku Niemi Orchestra: Horn section, solo playing
  • October 2024 - Lahti Conservatory: Trumpet teacher, classical and jazz
  • October 2024 - Pop & Jazz Conservatory: Trumpet substitute teacher, jazz
  • Summer 2024 - Junior All Stars Big Band, conducted by Antti Rissanen

Pedagogy and Performance Focus

  • Strong foundation in jazz improvisation and ensemble playing
  • Teaching experience in both classical and jazz trumpet instruction
  • Active performer across jazz orchestra, pop, and contemporary projects

Education

  • 2023 - present: Bachelor of Music Performance (AMK), Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
  • 2025 - 2026: Jazz Curriculum at Sibelius Academy (Open University studies)
  • 2023 - 2025: Musician (Vocational School), Pop & Jazz Conservatory
  • 2016 - 2019: High School Graduate, Sibelius Upper Secondary School

Contact

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