Trombone Lessons Manatee County, FL

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba

I always enjoy seeing the light bulb moment my students get when they get something right, and learn something new. My teaching method is a simple stacking method we start with a lesson, I try to find where the student may struggle most and spend time with that. Then we move forward, but revisit the lesson prior for continuity. Lip slurs, scales and fundamentals for the brass players and rudiments, speed and handing techniques for all percussionists the practice and teaching regiment is simple yet effective. Read More

Instruments: Trombone

Bio: John came out of the successful, state championship student jazz program at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa. After studying under Ray Smith (Brigham Young University) in Provo, Utah, he played with the internationally known big band, Synthesis, including opening for Gerry Mulligan's big band at the Montreux Jazz Festival, and for Carlos Santana at the Antibes Jazz Festival outside Monte Carlo, France. After building a successful career in advertising and technology marketing, he picked up his playing pace when he moved to Denver. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn

I have been a music teacher/performer for many years and know the rewards that result when success is student driven rather than teacher imposed. I use open ended questions to find out the goals and insecurities of students of any age. Positive reinforcement encourages students to gain confidence and use their natural creative abilities to overcome obstacles. I am conversational without being overbearing and tend to listen as much as I talk. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Euphonium, Tuba

I am an enthusiastic and versatile musician that has been learning and expounding upon my knowledge for over 18 years. I am from Tallahassee, FL, in which I am currently based and have attended high school (James S. Rickards H.S. c/o 2012) and college (Florida A M University) where I studied Music Education. I have built many connections in music and have had the pleasure of performing with many great musicians, groups and organizations such as Tallahassee Nights Live, Tallahassee Swing, George Clinton, Fred Wesley, BK Jackson, TJ Norris, Rebirth Brass Band, and Drumline Live to name a few. Read More

Instruments: Trombone

I am a creative, passionate trombonist, composer, arranger, and teacher who enjoys just about any aspect of music. I graduated from Stetson University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Music in Trombone Performance, and was recently accepted to the University of Central Florida's Master of Arts program, focusing on trombone performance and music theory. So far, I have performed on alto, tenor, or bass trombone in Florida All-State orchestras, the 2007 Honor Orchestra of America, and nearly every possible large and small ensemble at Stetson University, as well as with the Youth Brass Band of Central Florida and the Southern Winds. Read More