Trombone Tutorial for David's Concertino

I'm delighted to introduce a brand-new series tailored specifically for students – the TROMBONE TUTORIAL. Drawing upon my experience in music education, I've noticed that many students face challenges when practicing a new piece of music . I often come across what I call "A-Z practicers" – individuals who start a piece from the beginning and try to play through to the end quickly. Unfortunately, this approach often leads to various mistakes, such as errors in key signatures, notes, rhythms, dynamics, articulations, and phrasing. Additionally, students may unintentionally develop bad habits by overlooking the composer’s instructions. Ultimately, being an "A-Z practicer" hinders students from delivering a fully expressive and musical performance. 

It's crucial to understand that when learning a piece of music, you're essentially programming it into your brain. Therefore, it's imperative to approach this process with precision and clarity right from the start. By doing so, learning a new piece not only becomes easier but also significantly more efficient. As the renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman wisely stated, "If you want to improve quickly, practice slowly. If you want to improve slowly, practice quickly." 

One effective strategy I employ is teaching students how to break down a solo into manageable chunks and immediately address the challenging sections. Many students naturally gravitate towards practicing the easy portions of the piece – those they can already play well and that sound good. Unfortunately, this tendency often leads to neglecting the challenging sections, hindering overall improvement. By prioritizing the difficult parts and applying the techniques I outline in this tutorial, students can quickly master these challenges, thereby boosting their confidence. Before long, the entire solo will become significantly easier to play, allowing you to articulate your musical intentions with greater ease, clarity, and expressiveness.  This tutorial thoroughly breaks down thirty of the most challenging licks found in David's Concertino.

I'm confident that this 45 page tutorial will prove valuable, guiding you through the process of deconstructing a solo and reconstructing it into a beautiful performance.