References
Lisa Buchholz
Berlin
Jazz Trumpeter
„During my studies at the Jazz Institute Berlin, I had the opportunity to take the secondary subject ‘Classical Trumpet’ and received lessons from Dominik Gaus. Dominik is a true expert in teaching the Malte Burba method. The detailed understanding of the interaction between body and instrument, along with the corresponding exercises that I was able to learn from him, significantly helped me further develop my trumpet technique. As a teacher, he is highly structured, patient, and has a keen eye for the individual challenges of his students. I can wholeheartedly recommend Dominik Gaus to anyone who wants to develop their technical and musical skills on the trumpet using the Malte Burba method.“
Adam Davis
Academy, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (2024)
Trumpet
"The proof is in the pudding with Dominik! During my time in Berlin, I first got to know Dominik as a fantastic player with a great sound across all styles, from orchestral to lead. Inspired by his playing, I asked him for a lesson and was introduced to his systematic approach to trumpet playing. It was easy to follow under his clear yet gentle guidance, and always motivating knowing he truly practises what he preaches. As an Australian, my personal favourite part of our lessons was learning the didgeridoo and circular breathing. It’s been a very fun party trick convincing housemates that all Australians play didgeridoo. ;-)"
Neven Derrien-Maze
Göttinger Symphonieorchester
Principal Trombone
"Working with Dominik has been extremely helpful and effective.
Our lessons have helped me develop greater stability in my playing and gain a deeper understanding of the key principles that are essential when performing on a brass instrument.
I can highly recommend him as an attentive, skilled, and personable teacher."
Konstantin Döben
Berlin
Jazz Trumpeter (incl. work with "Clueso")
"As a freelance trumpeter, I work in a wide range of musical contexts, which requires a solid technical foundation. This method gives me exactly that stability and enables continuous progress; it can help in dealing with uncertainties that are often felt as existential, letting go of fear and trusting that developments will become clear even when progress is not immediately noticeable. This allows me to focus fully on sound, phrasing, and the artistic aspects without running into technical dead ends.
Lessons with Dominik are very pleasant and extremely effective: he teaches the method with great understanding, demonstrates convincingly where it leads, and is open to jointly examining problems. I can highly recommend his teaching!"
Florian Dörpholz
Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra
Principal Trumpet
„Dominik Gaus was personally recommended to me as a teacher in Berlin by Malte Burba.
He has greatly helped me deepen and solidify my newly acquired knowledge of the „Malte Burba Method“. Dominik is an excellent educator with strong analytical skills, quickly identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. I highly recommend him to anyone eager to learn new things and improve their skills.“
Timothy Francis
Orchestra Victoria (Melbourne)
Associate Principal Trumpet
„In 2019, I recommended Malte Burba’s method to a good friend and referred him to Dominik in Berlin. At that time, I was studying Burba’s method myself with Georg Birner and was extremely pleased with its logical and comprehensive approach. The method really helped me refine my technique and create reliability in my playing. I have had the opportunity to witness Dominik during his theoretical introduction as well him giving a one-on-one lesson.
Malte’s method is in excellent hands with Dominik and Georg, and I am very pleased to see his work being carried forward with such competence and dedication.“
Jürgen Hahn
Berlin
Jazz Trumpeter
„I took an online lesson with Dominik Gaus to refresh and correct the Malte Burba exercises I learned in the 1990s. Dominik quickly identified the areas I needed to work on and put together an appropriate practice program that he explained to me in an easy-to-understand way.
His manner is friendly and competent, and you can see and hear that he masters the method himself in an impressive way on his YouTube channel. I’m already looking forward to the next lesson with him.“
Rudi Hermann
Basel Sinfonietta
Basstrombone
„After a longer period of stagnation, I decided to learn the Malte-Burba method.
Thanks to his pedagogical skill, Dominik introduced me to the method in a clear and effective way – both in face-to-face lessons and online, always tailored to my individual needs. Through a targeted practice program, he manages to challenge without overwhelming. Additionally, he can flawlessly demonstrate the exercises thanks to his impressive mastery of the Burba method. This teaching has not only allowed me to make technical progress but has also reignited my joy and enthusiasm for playing.“
Andreas Meißl
Vienna Synchron Stage
Trumpet
„In 2020, during the pandemic, I began taking online methodology lessons with Dominik Gaus. This decision proved to be a very valuable investment in my musical development. Later, I was able to continue the lessons in person with Lars Seniuk and Georg Birner.
The Burba Method truly delivers on its promise: it is an absolutely logical and efficient approach to developing one’s skills on a brass instrument in a focused and sustainable way.“
Will Morley
Manchester, England
Trumpet
„I started learning the Burba Method with Dominik in 2019. Within just a few weeks I noticed big changes in my stability and facility. This immediately made me more free to produce music the way I wanted to. Dominik has been extremely helpful, insightful and understanding with all aspects.“
Alexander Pasolli
Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt
Co-Principal Trombone
„I am very grateful to have Dominik Gaus as my teacher following Malte Burba’s method—and that for six years already. He gets to the heart of things clearly and empathetically, making him an important source of inspiration for me. Through this method, I have gained stability and confidence.“
02/2025
Márton Regőczi
Bundespolizeiorchester Berlin
Trombone, Euphonium
“I am learning Malte Burba’s method alongside my professional work with Dominik Gaus. The clear structure and the clinic exercises help me clear my mind. Since I started working with the method, I have stopped questioning my technique or functionality when practicing or performing, and I can fully concentrate on the music. Furthermore, the method shows me that with consistent practice it is possible to push beyond my own limits.”
Fabian Schmidt
Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt
Trombone
„Dominik taught me the Burba method with great expertise. His precise and well-founded instruction makes the method understandable and immediately applicable. Thanks to his expertise, he succeeds in clearly conveying the core ideas of the method and integrating them into daily practice in the long term.“
Maximilian Sutter
NDR Radiophilharmonie Hannover
Trumpet
„A very interesting methodology training! The concept of conditioning the body’s functionality for playing brass instruments independently of the instrument, in order to engage the subconscious, is a smart approach. I can recommend Dominik to all brass players."
Christian Zecher
Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt
Principal Trombone
„I have been learning the Burba Method from Dominik Gaus for about two years now. After just a few months, I noticed significant improvements in my game, regardless of my feelings or daily form. In the meantime, I have integrated it into my daily life and enjoy going to Dominik to both reinforce what I’ve learned so far and to continue developing with new exercises.
For me, Dominik is an important support as a teacher, with his vast knowledge and persistence, and he helps me a great deal in improving further. I always experience him as a very conscientious and structured teacher, and I can highly recommend him.“
02/2025
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