Brad Turner

Brad Turner is a Lecturer in Capilano University’s Jazz Studies program in the School of Fine and Applied Arts. With a career spanning decades, Turner has been teaching since 1992, interrupted briefly around 2000 to focus on performance. He specializes in trumpet instruction, ensemble direction, and improvisation, blending his extensive practical experience as a musician and composer into his pedagogy.

Education:

• M.Mus. in Jazz Studies, University of North Texas (1992)

Turner’s research interests revolve around jazz composition, improvisation, and music pedagogy. His creative process emphasizes capturing spontaneous melodic and rhythmic ideas and developing them into structured pieces, reflecting a deep engagement with jazz as a living tradition rooted in emotional expression and cultural history.

Awards:

• Multiple Juno Awards as founding member of Metalwood

As an educator, Turner prioritizes immersive listening, historical understanding, and instrument mastery. He mentors students to cultivate a profound, intrinsic relationship with music, stressing resilience and authenticity in their artistic journeys.