By
Luke Malewicz • February 19, 2021 in
The Practice RoomAs you get more comfortable with your new instrument it's important to start building good habits. One of the first challenges you will encounter (apart from making sound on the trombone) is properly holding it in a way that is not only comfortable but will also give you the best chance of producing a good sound.
By
Richard Human, Jr. • February 07, 2021 in
The Practice RoomNorman Bolter, composer of many striking and meaningful musical works for the trombone, has written this work,
The Joy In Being Able, specifically for the younger trombonist. This piece is available only here in the "Practice Room" section of the
Online Trombone Journal.
By
Luke Malewicz • January 31, 2021 in
The Practice RoomJust as with any instrument the trombone is easy to damage it if we are not careful not only when playing it but also when we take it out and put it back into the case. In this video I will walk you through putting the instrument together and taking it apart.
By
Richard Human, Jr. • December 24, 2020 in
The Practice RoomAs you and your ensemble members improve you will practice and perform more advanced
and challenging music. Learning and practicing two octave scales and arpeggios can
help you to prepare for these challenges.
By
Linda Leonard • December 08, 2020 in
The Practice RoomYour lips are made up of many muscles which help you to play trombone, and it's necessary that you warm them up every day. This is a warm-up that will help you get ready to play the trombone.
By
Richard Human, Jr. • December 08, 2020 in
The Practice RoomIf you have spent any time at all learning to play an instrument, you have come across scales and arpeggios. There is a reason for this - they are the foundation to musical technique, and one of the very basic doors we have into the understanding of playing our instruments.
By
Jeff Dunn • September 24, 2019 in
Professional/CareerWe founded the Tomball Trombone Institute to create an opportunity for students and for the greater trombone community. Since then, our annual program has seen increased enrollment, additional divisions added, and provided an opportunity for trombonists to teach others and perform. It is our hope that by sharing our story, we can inspire others to create opportunities in their communities to further our instrument and education.
