Trombone Lessons in Houston, TX. Amazing Teachers.

I am a musician and music educator specializing in brass and bass guitar. I hold a Bachelor of Music from Stephen F. Austin State University as well as a Music EC-12 Teacher Certification. I can teach trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, and jazz bass guitar.

I thoroughly enjoy listen and watch my students grow as individuals and musicians. Learning a musical instrument teaches a person many things that will have them be successful such as hard work, patience, and delayed gratification. Having my students learn these skills is essential in today's world.

Over my 20 years of playing trumpet professionally, I have picked up enough trombone to offer quite a lot to trombone students! I believe the fundamentals of all great brass playing are the same, and I can get you off to a fantastic start if you are a beginner or intermediate player :).

Hello and welcome to my studio!

***I AM vaccinated!

In my studio, all Trombone players feel welcomed and I will do my best to keep you/your child happy and having fun while taking lessons :)

Your first lesson begins with breathing exercises as we need ALOT of air to play Trombone. Proper posture, embouchure for playing, and making a nice sound will come next. I have several method books depending on your experience, but if you already have a book we can use yours. We will also work on the more detailed aspects of Trombone such as articulations and range (yay high notes!), while learning new songs!

I'm glad you have decided to take Trombone lessons and look forward to helping you make great music! So what are you waiting for? Let's get started!

I've had the opportunity and privilege to teach the instrument I love, the trombone, for over 30 years. I've performed with orchestras, community bands, jazz orchestra's, brass and silver bands and trombone quartets in the USA, Bermuda, and Ireland. I've taught junior high, high school and adults. I would like to impart my love of music and the trombone to the next generation of students and performers.

The trombone is a colorful and exciting instrument played in many styles of music throughout the world, from jazz and classical to funk and soul to reggae, afro-beat, and Latin American music. In addition to covering the basic technical requirements of the instrument, I'm particularly interested in the many genres in which the trombone can be found, and I like to focus on the styles of music that most interest and challenge my students. I began playing soprano trombone over ten years ago, and I have taught tenor trombone privately and in public school programs for several years. I encourage the use of long tones, air support, and brass calisthenics to improve tone, increase range and endurance, and work towards greater flexibility.

Experienced teacher of 5 years for all levels and ages! Lessons with me will not only focus on playing music, but will also focus on air and sound production as well as ear training and theory. We work together to make sure they are as well-rounded as possible. If you have an audition coming up, or if you want to get first chair in your school band program, or if you have decided to pick up an instrument later, I will help with whatever you want to accomplish!