Trombone Lessons in Calumet City, IL

Instruments: Piano Trombone

My passion for teaching began my senior year of high school when I assumed a leadership role within my band program. I led trombone and brass sectionals and helped to mentor younger students. As a result of those experiences, I built a private studio of trombone students made up of my classmates and have maintained a private studio ever since. As I grew as a musician I began to teach jazz improvisation to other instruments and added beginning piano students to my roster. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Music Keyboard

I am a Chicago-based freelance Trombonist who recently graduated from DePaul University in 2021. Since I began my college career in Chicago, my professional music career started up simultaneously. Since 2017, I've played in a wide variety of ensembles around town. These ensembles / genres include: Wedding Bands, Jazz, Big Band, Classical, Funk, Hip-Hop, Afrobeat, Salsa, Rap, House, Fusion and more. I currently play in a few bands around town including: the Nasty Snacks, Chicago Afrobeat Project, Las Calaveras LD, Alan Gresik Swing Orchestra, and my own jazz trio. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium Music Keyboard

I've taught private lessons to students of all ages for the last 10+ years. Additionally, I have taught at the middle school and high school levels. I've taught instrumental, vocal, and general music. I enjoy watching students progress in their studies. Most importantly, I enjoy watching students reflect upon their growth musically. I consider music to be a very important investment in a child's future. Many parents do not know that their children can earn college scholarship dollars for playing an instrument well. Read More

Instruments: Trombone

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a student have an ah-ha! moment, and it is my passion to help students reach and exceed their goals in the most enjoyable way for them. I realize all students learn differently, so I have experience with starting beginners on a strict fundamental basis, starting them on figuring out a favorite song on their instrument for fun, and generally helping them in a unique way that suits them best. Read More

Instruments: Trombone Euphonium

My name is Kevin. I am a professional trombonist and teacher based in the Chicagoland area. I hold degrees in music performance from the Eastman School of Music (BM, 12) and the Yale School of Music (MM, 14). I have been performing and teaching around the world for nearly 15 years. I have played professionally with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, S.O.N.G Symphony Orchestra (Seoul, Korea), Sarajevo Philharmonic (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Hercegovina), Cayuga Chamber Orchestra, West Virginia Symphony, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, and National Repertory Orchestra. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trombone Euphonium Music

My philosophy in teaching is: "Everyone learns in a different way". I like to analyze and help the student to find the simplest and easiest way to approach a piece or music in general. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Read More