Essex, 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.

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

Experienced trombone teacher of 7 years available for eager students of all playing levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of technical and musical skills. I specialize in both classical and jazz styles, emphasize musicianship and ear training, implement a variety of books and exercises, and also have the following tools available to use during lessons: in-home studio, keyboard, and music stand.

The Trombone is the single most powerful acoustic instrument in terms of size and efficiency. The thing's a cannon, and one just has to know how to use it right. My lessons will focus on enriching tone, increasing lung capacity, improving slide dexterity, strengthening embouchure, sharpening intonation (pun intended) and having fun with the mightiest of all wind instruments.

My passion is teaching the trombone. I have started beginners, taught middle, high school, and university students. As a member of a professional orchestra for many years, I have experience performing many different styles of music and love to share my enthusiasm for the trombone with others. Lessons are rooted in a firm foundation of technique, focusing on efficient sound production and ease of playing. I love helping students reach their potential!

I am an experienced teacher of beginner and intermediate students! I like to make lessons enjoyable by implementing proper fundamentals through fun songs in a stress free environment ! I also like to create a solid foundation for learning technique, music theory, and sightreading! I look forward to working with you!

Learn basic to advanced techniques for trombone playing.
We can start from day 1 or continue on your own path.
I am a big proponent of student-lead lessons, so whatever is in your interest is in my interest as well.

I am primarily a jazz/commercial musician, so topics that can be included are:
Improvisation
Writing/composing/arranging
Memorization

I have studied trombone actively for 22 years and I'm well-versed in several styles of music. Everything from classical to Broadway stage production to be-bop, funk, neo-soul and everything in between. Students will be able to shape their sound with a skilled professional who can give excellent direction and find the shortest path to obtaining the style and skills they are looking for.

I have been teaching for over 10 years. I teach beginners, intermediate and advanced students. I gave classes at universities and private lessons to music performance students preparing for jazz college auditions I work with them particularly jazz, classical and others. I also teach them jazz harmony, theory and jazz styles.