Pico Rivera, CA Trombone Lessons

My services provide you with an opportunity to learn from a balance state of thinking to achieve success in your goals for the chosen instrument. Whether its technique, learning how to read both musically and literally, my teaching methods are very self reflective and introspective to provide the understanding you're looking for. All in all my sessions are very people friendly and driven to meet your needs. This helps to learn on a deeper level so that you may appreciate, learn faster and enjoy a greater sense of awareness for the fun of the music making process. I have a very warm and easy going approach with an emphasis on FUN so that we can connect to what we love to do which is make music.

For the past 6 years I've taught Brass players while studying the Tuba. My teaching is collaborative in nature and focuses on building out from the best things that each student brings to the table.

I am a trombone performance graduate student at UCLA. At UCLA, I'm also a teaching assistant with the marching band and primarily work with the trombone section. I teach students from beginner to college level in all sorts of situations. There's nothing better than seeing a student of mine succeed!

My students can expect to have a balanced practice life starting with daily routines/trombone maintenance, continuing to etudes and technical studies, and ultimately finishing with musical repertoire. I give my students the skills on how to become efficient practicers, which is essential if he/she wishes to make regular improvements on the trombone. My goal is to create a comfortable atmosphere in which students can feel free to express themselves through the music they play. I keep students mentally engaged by asking them questions that are intended to direct them toward creating a clear, personal interpretation of their music. This gives the student a sense of artistic authority and ownership over their playing and creates more enjoyment in daily practicing.

My name is Ethan Warden. I'm a trombone student at University of Wisconsin - Madison pursuing my Masters of Music Performance degree. Prier my adventure here at UW - Madison, I received my Batchlers of Music education - Instrumental from Missouri State University.

I have been playing trombone most of my life and it is the first instrument I learned to play. I play in all the top groups at CSUF, classical and jazz. If you want to get better, I am the guy to take lessons off of. I have worked with many rock/pop groups in the Inland Empire, and I continue to collaborate with other artists in the area. I will push you to be your best!

I can get you proficient on the trombone to where you will understand breathing technique, slide position and tone production. We will also focus on reading and understanding music.

Having played the trombone for 15 years, I've been able to attend two great educational institutions (California State University, Long Beach - BM 15 and the University of Southern California - MM 17, DMA 21), perform at world class venues such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Monterey Jazz Festival, and play alongside or under inspiring musicians such as Wynton Masalis and Carl St. Clair respectfully. With exposure to such depth of musical experience,
I can only guarantee you quality teaching.

Take lessons with a experienced teacher that actively performs and teaches. What makes me a good teacher is the fact that I struggled during the first few years that I started playing. I had a work through those struggles in order to become the musician I am today, so I know how to break things down and to cater lessons to each individual student. There is no cookie cutter method for all, we each have our own issues to work on. Some naturally gifted teachers will just tell you to play something and make it work...but since I had to work hard to become successful, I can use what I learned to help you to achieve success. I will help you to build a strong fundamental base and to turn your weaknesses into strengths! Whether you are preparing for school band or ensemble, for honor band auditions, college auditions, or solo and ensemble festivals, I would be happy to help you to become the musician that you want to become.