Trombone:

James is still learning the trombone – well, still was in October 2011 anyway.

You will be learning with James in the most unorthodox way, listening closely, playing randomly - & methodically & by a process of elimination finding the positions & embouchures required to play what you need.

Exercises include:

Long notes: for diaphragm control & to increase lung capacity.

Arpeggios: to practice altering the embouchure accurately & push your range.

Scales: to sit oneself in the key required for a piece.

Finding notes played to you by James & those of your favourite songs.

Finding the key to your music, though the name of that key may be largely irrelevant... ...

Tonguing: Important for crisp control

James learned the Trumpet in the same way around 15 years ago.