Dumont, NJ Trombone Lessons

Beginners: posture, breathing techniques, embouchure, sound production, articulation, phrasing, note reading
Intermediate: interpretation of different styles, dynamics, ensemble performance, building solid technique and stamina
Advanced: studying of orchestra excerpts, solo pieces, study of various concert and chamber music compositions

I am a professional full time Trombonist. At the same time, teaching has always been a big part of who I am - I love teaching. My music career has taken me around the world and back but more than that it has given me a wonderful tool of self expression, and for that I am forever grateful. My band performs regularly in Opera houses as well as coffee houses... Other than the Trombone I do play the Trumpet as well, and I have over 8 years of Piano under my belt.

In the first few lessons beginner students will work on breathing techniques to focus on producing a clear sound. Breathing is something we all do every day, but breathing for trombone playing is a skill to work on from day one for as long as you play your instrument! Buzzing, slide positions, and reading music will all be layered together to start making music!

I went to college for Jazz Trombone Performance and currently I play professionally. I have had a lot of great opportunities playing, see my basic bio. I play most genres of music so I can help introduce new kinds of music to students or help enhance ones that you already know. I teach all ages on trombone, from basics, to college auditions, to professionally playing. I am here to help how I can!

Hello! I'm a Juilliard Bachelor's of Music Graduate and I've worked with all kinds of Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Pop artists, including Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Herbie Hancock, Demi Lovato, and Lizzo. I've worked as a private instructor for 5 years and have taught all ages! I have a considerable amount of performance and education experience in all genres of music and I'm ready to pass on my knowledge!!

Professional jazz trombonist with 5 years of teaching experience! Especially experienced in teaching beginners.
Proficient in teaching all styles of music to all ages and levels.
Lessons are customized and catered to the needs/goals of each student. Instead of simply training students to read music and play notes, I prefer to teach my students to think, play, and act like musicians. My lessons feature improvisation skills, sight-reading, playing by ear, building a strong technical foundation and music analysis.

I assure you will see leaps of improvement by working with me!

Looking to improve your trombone playing? Want to learn how to improvise jazz on the trombone? In our lessons we will work together to help achieve your needs, addressing topics such as articulation, technique, sound, motivic development, jazz harmony, ear training, sight reading and more. Our lessons will be geared towards making you the best musician you can be while having a fun time. Let's get started!

I am an experienced and active trombonist, educator, and bandleader in the tri-state area who has played and studied with greats such as Slide Hampton, Conrad Herwig, & Steve Turre.

I have performed at prestigious clubs such as Blue Note, Dizzy's Club, & Jazz Standard. Jazz Studies Undergraduate from William Paterson University and Jazz Studies Graduate from Rutgers University.

In our lessons, we will concentrate on getting a great foundation, so you may be able to do whatever you wish to play on the trombone. I have taught over 40 students, including a few who have gone off to college for trombone performance.

I studied with some of the finest trombonists in the world while getting my undergrad degree in Jazz Studies from The Juilliard School in New York City. I have played the horn for over 13 years, and for 6 years professionally in New York working with people such as Wynton Marsalis, Ron Carter, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Juilliard Jazz Orchestra, in addition to regular performances at high level jazz clubs such as Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola. Also as a composer I can offer lessons on composition, music theory, improvisation, ear training, and piano as well.

In addition to performance success, I have been teaching private students for 5 years, with several students still coming back when they are in town after several years.

Beginning students can expect to work on fundamentals of getting a good sound on the instrument and learning scales, arpeggios, and simple melodies.

Intermediate students can expect to be learning repertoire (the style dependent on what the student wants) and ...

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