Brooklandville, MD Trombone Lessons

Trombone is probably the most fun brass instrument. I enjoy getting beginners started and intermediate students to the next level.

My mission, is to create a private and educational environment to students of all ages. One that enriches their senses to music, through reading, writing, ear training, performance and technique.

Learn about rhythm, melody, harmony, and dynamics, and how they apply to the trombone. Explore the range of your instrument through various scales. Build solid skills through understanding the mechanics of how your body and instrument work together.

I equally cover fundamentals, technique, tone production, classical, jazz and anything else the student might be interested in.

i have over thirty years experience of playing and teaching the Trombone and also the other valved brass instruments.We work hard in my lessons, but also have fun,plus we get to study the Trombone by playing and learning a variety of different types of music, which is geared to your own tastes and interests.

I've been teaching music, tutoring, and performing for a combined 30 years and my students have gone on to be in the President's Own, Army Band, Marine Band, ALL State musicians, DCI Musicians, and many scholarship recipients at major Universities. I specialize in instrumental lessons, typically use Arban, Rubank, and traditional method books, and SmartMusic!. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!

I am an avid brass performer and teacher in the greater Baltimore area, having played for over a decade. In lessons, we will work out of some of the most trusted method books, discuss fundamental playing techniques in an accessible and easy-to-understand way, and search for unique solutions to individual problems as I tailor my teaching method to your learning style. All ages are welcome.

Do you want to learn to get better at Tenor Trombone? Hello there, my name is Trenton Balliger! I am the principal Bass Trombonist for the prestigious Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble and for the HS Marching Band National Champions, both field and parade, Riverside MLK Jr. HS with 5+ years of experience in many different fields and working with and under many world-class musicians. This is my third year of giving lessons to multiple beginner and intermediate level students. I focus on customizing my lesson plans for each individual student to help them reach their highest potential, and I offer them access to vast up-to-date knowledge about how to participate in top-level groups for all types of music, not only in their school but outside of it as well for anyone of any age.

I am an experienced brass teacher specializing in trombone since 2004. I earned a degree in Music Education and Trombone from Roosevelt University in 2009 while studying with Jay Friedman of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. I regularly play around the area and am principal trombone with the Illinois Brass Band. I'm passionate about trombone and brass pedagogy. I believe that producing a great sound is the most important part of brass playing with technical ability coming after consistent sound is produced. I love working with students young and old and instilling a passion for brass playing in them. I have taught trombone students as young as 9 and as old as 80 and tailor my lessons to suit the specific student's needs.