"Owen Miyoshi is hands-down one of the best things about UC Santa Cruz.
Although I was not a music major, I studied with Owen during all four
years of my undergraduate career. In both private lessons and in
brass choir, Owen's teaching improved my technique, sound, and
breathing. Above all Owen improved my confidence, not only in trumpet
playing, but in other aspects of my life. Owen taught me to always
know my goal (hear it before you play it!) and to always follow my
heart. I owe a large part of my success at UCSC - and in life - to
Owen Miyoshi, his guidance, instruction, and above all, his
friendship."

- Liz Marcello, Trumpet (BA UCSC '05)

"Owen has truly been an inspiration to not only my trumpet playing,
but my life as well. His benevolent attitude and teaching style in
every lesson carried me through school music since middle school, and
helped me get into the college of my choice. He has supported me since
I started lessons with him in the seventh grade, and has shown me direction
when I most needed it. He made music fun for me, unlike most teaching styles
that make music a rigid discipline. I am now a music major in UCSC, where
I will continue lessons with Owen to further my interest in music."

- Adam Louie (Trumpet, Current UCSC Student)

"Working with Owen has been very rewarding. Even though I've never
had the privelege of studying trumpet with Owen (I'm a trombonist) he
has been very helpful and inspirational in my development as a
musician in the time that I've known him. Whether through guidance
and advice for pursuing a classical music career, discussing the
Arnold Jacobs method for proper breathing, or making music in a brass
ensemble with his coaching Owen is a complete joy to work with. I'm
now living in San Francisco with hopes of attending the San Francisco
Conservatory of Music. Working with Owen is a great experience for
any brass player; aspiring and new, like myself or seasoned
fully-proficient. I hope to make music with Owen in the future."

-Grant Rummel, Trombonist (UCSC class of 2006)

"Owen is an exceptional motivator, I would leave each lesson
with a renewed passion for my instrument."

-Casey Osborn, Trumpet

"Owen's a superb, energetic teacher with a big heart. I have been
taking lessons with him for two years now at UC Santa Cruz, and I feel
that I've improved tremendously with Owen's help. He has a lot of great
tips and is always coming up with new ways of teaching. I'm a junior at
UC Santa Cruz, and although I'm not majoring in music, I spend a great
deal of my time playing the trumpet, especially jazz. (I'm currently a
councilor at Stanford Jazz Workshop). Basically, Owen consistently
takes his teaching to a whole 'notha level."

-Dave Shaff, Trumpet (UCSC)

"We could be talking about something that had nothing to do with the
trumpet for a second, and then right after Owen would be able to give me
pointers on my playing. Owen helps me feel relaxed when I play by creating
a positive and supportive environment. I learned a great deal in studying
with Owen."

-David Teel, Trumpet, Highschool Class of 2010

"While working with Owen I have felt great progress from lesson to lesson.
Owen is fun to work with and creates a safe caring environment for instruction."

-Toby Mak, Trumpet, YMP