Trombone Guide

05/21/2026

These days, I find that this is my best way to set a practice session up with a little bit of joy— and a commitment to artistry throughout the whole process!
Happy Practicing!

05/08/2026

Avoiding gripping while crossing partials is really important for a resonant and even sound throughout your registers. Try this exercise to help!

05/07/2026

Soft Touch Yoga Slurs are a big part of my routine and my teaching! As we begin my Method Book Madness May this week in Trombone Guide Studios, I’m actively returning my students to focused work with air speed and saddling the embouchure!

05/05/2026

Bart Van Lier buzzing method for stability: the half-buzz in the cup.
Super interesting method here, which I’ve been using for the past couple weeks. I’m actually becoming a fan of it because it draws focus in, and while it doesn’t feel anything like a realistic buzz, it is a bit different than many of the other things I’ve done and it’s definitely making a profound difference in my focus of aperture, particularly in feeling some of the areas of my mouth near my damaged corner.

04/30/2026

Makashi Patterns are one of the best exercises I’ve ever written for connectivity. I highly recommend that you work them into your daily routine, as they will help so much with stability and connectivity in the embouchure.
Happy Practicing!
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08/13/2021

Three little words from Jeremy Wilson] that will help you get yourself ready just before your first note. Jeremy Wilson has lots of great tips and tricks available for performing and controlling your mind to allow your artistry to shine! Check out his seminar, the Body Mind Spirit workshop.
Jeremy Wilson is the professor of trombone at Vanderbilt University, and is a performing artist for Edwards Instrument Company. A devout educator and motivated performer of new music, Jeremy is often championing new works for trombone, helping support and foster more repertoire and growth within our community. You can follow his work on Instagram here: Jeremy Wilson]

08/11/2021

08/11/2021

Hello Everybody! I've finally migrated to Facebook as well as Instagram! Here, you'll find a bit more in depth information, as well as posts with links to lots of different exercises that are available on the website, interviews with trombonists, and a great place for dialogue and interaction! Thanks for stopping by, and happy practicing!