Malcolm Not In the Middle
In the last few years I’ve discovered a secret that has let me sound a lot more youthful than my actual age without resorting to smaller equipment. I’m sure I Continue Reading →
A Mountain or a Molehill?
At one time or another all of us brass players will find ourselves teaching our instrument to someone else. The big question is; what is our approach to imparting the Continue Reading →
Living in the Cracks
One of the most important aspects of a great legato on trombone is the way in which we get from one note to another. Sounds pretty important, right? Yet I Continue Reading →
Mind Over Matter-horn
Someone once told me that no matter what trombone I was playing or even trying, I got essentially got the same-type sound. This got me to thinking years later that Continue Reading →
Use Your Head
Look at all the playing positions we see from trombone players all over the world. Every conceivable angle from high to low to sideways is common. Sometimes it’s a matter Continue Reading →