even as a non trombone player this was very interesting to listen to, who would have thought that being able to roll R's makes you a better trombone player? what a fun fact!
Thank you so much for the advice!! I’ve only been playing trombone for a few months now, and I had to play 2 intermediate pieces in a competition that I wanted to try out for. I got in and got 6th chair and what you said really helped me out!
So I’m a professional pianist/accompanist at a Middle School. I have three hours of choir and two hours of band. One class is 6th grade beginners and half the class is learning trombones so the band director suggested I learn it with them to help them. I’m doing pretty good (kids think so!) my question is am I TOO OLD to learn this? I practice for a couple hours each weekend-too busy during the week but I’m playing at school. Am I crazy?? I’ll be 67 next month.
Wow, congratulations on the trombone journey!! I definitely don’t think there’s a “too old,” though the more extreme (i.e. high) ranges might be slightly tougher. The biggest way to get better is with consistency to build up muscle strength/muscle memory! As little as 5 minutes every day is fine-just buzzing a mouthpiece is enough! You can play easy songs, or make siren sounds, or do long tones…plenty of ways to buzz :)
@@AllisonMartin Thank you! The band teacher is just wonderful and I’m having fun learning. I have to agree with you on the high notes though…..oh boy! Again I thank you and have subscribed to watch all your wonderful videos.
even as a non trombone player this was very interesting to listen to, who would have thought that being able to roll R's makes you a better trombone player? what a fun fact!
Thank you Allison Martin ! For taking the time and answering the fans questions. Love your content❤
Thanks for answering my questions! I really appreciate the advice and guidelines!
Thank you so much for the advice!! I’ve only been playing trombone for a few months now, and I had to play 2 intermediate pieces in a competition that I wanted to try out for. I got in and got 6th chair and what you said really helped me out!
So I’m a professional pianist/accompanist at a Middle School. I have three hours of choir and two hours of band. One class is 6th grade beginners and half the class is learning trombones so the band director suggested I learn it with them to help them. I’m doing pretty good (kids think so!) my question is am I TOO OLD to learn this? I practice for a couple hours each weekend-too busy during the week but I’m playing at school. Am I crazy?? I’ll be 67 next month.
Wow, congratulations on the trombone journey!! I definitely don’t think there’s a “too old,” though the more extreme (i.e. high) ranges might be slightly tougher. The biggest way to get better is with consistency to build up muscle strength/muscle memory! As little as 5 minutes every day is fine-just buzzing a mouthpiece is enough! You can play easy songs, or make siren sounds, or do long tones…plenty of ways to buzz :)
@@AllisonMartin Thank you! The band teacher is just wonderful and I’m having fun learning. I have to agree with you on the high notes though…..oh boy! Again I thank you and have subscribed to watch all your wonderful videos.
Good afternoon
do you play in an orchestra?
did you played in orchestra? I mean as a professional
Yep! Got a music performance degree and have soloed and playing with a smaller orchestra/numerous gigs and remote recording jobs