VIRTUAL TROMBONE LESSONS

I teach people about themselves while we talk about music

I need you to make mistakes...

A lot comes out when you’re on your path to mastering your craft. I hear it. A missed note can turn to “I’m not good enough.”  A double buzz makes you feel like “I’ll never be a professional musician.” 

You may feel like you can’t afford a mistake, but I’m here to tell you that you can’t afford not to.

It’s in those mistakes that you start to understand yourself, where you let curiosity guide you, and you’re able to connect with your muse. 

Your sound is your voice — and it deserves to be heard. 

Trombone lessons for beginners, aspiring professionals,
and those whose soul is moved by music

Beginning techniques

Slide positions/technique

Breathing/air support 

Sound development

Learning a routine

Advanced techniques

Ear training

Preparing for an audition

Improvisation 

Fine tuning intonation and finding
the “middle” of the note

…and more!

Transcription

Sight reading 

Range building

Build on what is already working

As a professional trombonist who has had the privilege of jamming on the stage with Prince around the world, I know what it takes to master your instrument. I also know what it feels like to push through all the fear, anxiety, and negative self-talk along your path to mastery.

Work with me to help you get out of your own way so you can make your daydreams come true.

As a musician — authenticity is your biggest differentiator

So many musicians get caught up in the glitz and glam of performing that they lose themselves in the pursuit of fame. They lose their connection to their muse — the whole reason why they picked up an instrument in the first place. 

I help you learn about yourself while we talk about music.

This is a safe space. Work with me to protect your creativity and authenticity. 

We all need someone
to look up to

You might not have heard of these musicians — and that's because they spend more time practicing and giving back than worrying about their image or feeding their ego. These musicians are real, kind, humble, and carry a mean tune. These are the types of musicians I look up to.

Who do you look up to, and why? 

  • “Roy puts you at ease and makes playing fun.”

  • “You made me feel like I could actually do it.”

  • “Thank you for teaching our son — he has been having a hard time and your trombone lessons have made everything so much better.”

  • “Roy is an amazing teacher who makes music seem less scary.”

  • “Roy helped me become a better musician and person.”