Finding Your Band

Whether your a trombonist or a flutist, if you want to enjoy your musical experience. You can do this by find a band to play with or making your own. First you're going to have to find a music that you like or a musician you like. I have found a webpage just for this topic. On 4BarsRest It's shows some of the greatest trombonists ever: Joseph Alessi (Classical), Frank Rosolino (jazz), Arthur Pryor (Sousa), Don Lusher (Ballad), Nick Hudson (Classical), Denis Wick (Classical and his name is on one of the most esteemed mutes companies),

Denis Wick Mutes

 Christian Lindberg (Soloist),  Bill Watrous (Big Band),  JJ Johnson (Be-Bop),  and Ian Bousfield (Classical).  Some of my Personal Favorite trombonists are Andy Martin (Jazz), Trombone Shorty (Funk), and Wycliffe Gordon (Jazz). I just jotted down one of Andy Martin's Solo's to learn and play Doxy. I'm  getting better at using a plunger mute, because of this video by Wycliffe Gordon. Lastly I just listen to Trombone Shorty for Fun. Pick which artist you like and make or find a band that fits their style. Make sure you can play their music before make an entire band, so that you can lead the band rather than be failing at the music you made a band for. In my opinion you should try out all the genres to find the one that fits you best. If you're lucky your school might have different band programs or you, your friends or your band director can help you make one.