Establishing oneself as a lead voice that happens to play the trombone is difficult. Trombonists have to fight on two fronts. We have to achieve and maintain great musicianship, as well as educate the trombone novice on our beautiful, noble, swingin’, and soulful instrument. As trombonist, we represent and sometimes spark the perceptions that listeners have of our instrument. The path to establishing a successful solo career as a trombonist is consistency and finding your own path.
Our first battle front…
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