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Billy D.
New York, New York
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If you are looking to take your tombone playing to the next level, you came to the right place. I have a degree from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music and have studied with some of the best trombonists in the world. I have a lot of playing and teaching experience, having performed at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and many other venues around the city. I can teach you any style you are interested in and will make sure you have fun doing it.
About Billy D.

I am a professional musician based in New York City with a degree from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. I have many years of teaching and performing experience, touring all across Europe and played at many venues such as Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Jazz Standard, and Smoke. I am a passionate teacher with the priority of making my lessons both enjoyable and effective for my students. In our lessons we will cover a wide array of subjects that will develop your musicianship such as technique, reading music, theory, rhythm, ear training, performance tips, and much more. I really hope to be working with you soon!

Teaches all skill levels

Teaching since 2012

Jazz Trombone

Teaches ages 5+

Speaks English

Has background check

Instructor details
Subject: Trombone
Composition
Ear Training
Guitar
Music Theory
Piano
Trombone
Teaches 6 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaches Online
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Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$70
90 minutes
$90
New Student Special
First 3 lessons
$30
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Teacher's Studio

Great first lesson! My daughter is looking forwards to the next!

Posted Feb 27, 2023
Online

Excellent teacher, leaves no stone unturned, Responds quickly, very flexible, Knowledgeable and the lessons were a lot of fun. I highly recommend!

Posted Aug 22, 2022
Online

Billy offered great content, customized to my level, and I found him to be an easy going relatable instructor. A great learning environment and experience overall!

Posted Nov 8, 2021
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Music Instructor
Dec 2018 - Present
Real Brave Audio
Freelance Musician
Jan 2012 - Present
Self Employed
Performing, composing, and recording
Guest Trombonist
May 2019 - May 2019
WeBop: Jazz at Lincoln Center
Trombonist
Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
JMI Jazz World Orchestra 2018
Latin Jazz big band of musicians from around the world. Toured Macedonia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Slovenia, and Croatia
Trombonist
Jul 2017 - Jul 2017
JMI Big Band 2017
International jazz band. Toured Croatia, Italy and Slovenia.
Intern
Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
New York Pops Orchestra
Trombonist
Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra
Trombonist
Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
York College Blue Notes
Teaching Artist
Feb 2014 - May 2014
New York Pops Kids on Stage
Teaching Artist
Apr 2013 - Apr 2013
Corna Music Project
Jazz Trombone
Aug 2014 - May 2018
New School For Jazz and Contemporary Music
Instrumental Music
Sep 2010 - Jun 2014
Frank Sinatra High School for the the Arts
English
Native Proficiency
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honors
May 2018
New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music
Award for Excellence in Instrumental Music
May 2013
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts
The Musicianship Award for Excellence in Music Theory and Composition
May 2012
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts
International Trombone Association
Sep 2015
The general purposes of the International Trombone Association shall be: To promote communications among trombonists around the world, to improve the artistic level of performance, teaching, and literature associated with the trombone family and to function as a clearing house for trombone-related ideas and information

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Instructor details
Subject: Trombone
Composition
Ear Training
Guitar
Music Theory
Piano
Trombone
Teaches 6 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaches Online
Work hours
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$70
90 minutes
$90
New Student Special
First 3 lessons
$30