Learn to play trombone in Raleigh, NC - Trombone Lessons at Summerglen Music

Resources for Trombone Students

A Summerglen trombone student has fun at band practice

Whether you're taking trombone lessons here at Summerglen Music in Raleigh, or elsewhere, feel free to browse our page of helpful resources for trombone students.

Resources for percussion students can be found at RhythmArt, Andrew Munger's personal website.

Cleaning Your Trombone Slide - Video and Instructions:

Cleaning your trombone slide instructions

The Summerglen Times - the official newsletter of Summerglen Music
The Summerglen Times is a newsletter for Summerglen students and anyone else who is interested in learning more about music. Each issue contains helpful articles about music learning, CD reviews, fun columns, and a Raleigh concert calendar!

Articles for young music students and their parents:

Major scales, staff paper, metronome, and embouchure help

Staff paper for composition
Trombone position charts for straight and F-attachment trombones
Overtone series position chart from the website of Dr. Tom Gibson. There's LOTS of great information in the General Area of his site.
Bass trombonist Doug Yeo - Plenty of helpful info on trombones and music education!
12 major scales for trombone (1 octave)
12 major scales for trombone (multiple octaves)
free online metronome
Embouchures.com, a site devoted to helping you take care of your embouchure
Chop Saver, a lip balm to soothe your lips and keep them functioning well
Online Trombone Journal's site dedicated to helping beginner trombonists
Central District Bandmasters Association - All-District audition pieces and scales for young musicians in Central North Carolina

Integrating music theory and eartraining into your practice:
Understanding theory and training your ears strengthens your trombone playing!

Please fill out our lesson information form if you would like more information on taking music lessons at Summerglen Music in Raleigh, NC. We look forward to working with you!