Trombone Lessons* 
  1. In-person (single)
  2. On-line (single)
  3. 5 lesson/2 month package - save 5%
  4. 10 lesson/3 month package - save 10%
  5. Mock Audition - perform for a panel of pros (incl. strings, winds, brass, conductor - just like major symphony auditions) with written feedback
  6. Arrange Your Performance -  can include: book venue, online and print marketing, e-ticketing, accompanists, printed programs, emcee

*contact me for current rates
​Why take lessons from Andy?   Andy uses techniques from his unique experience.  
  • Personalized Trombone Development Plan (TDP) modeled after long-proven tech industry practices.
  • Warm up and range extension routines from the Eastman School of Music trombone studio and alumni. 
  • The latest teaching techniques: In the past four years, Andy has spent a full week/year in trombone seminars with top educators/performers including Joe Alessi (NY Phil, Julliard), Tim Higgins (San Francisco Symphony, Northwestern), Randy Hawes (Detroit Symphony, Northwestern), Pete Ellefson (Indiana U.).   
  • Returning to music: Andy returned to music performance after 25 years. He knows exactly what it's like to climb back into the saddle. If you are returning after a significant time away, Andy can help you focus your re-entry to maximize your results. 
  • Studio Recitals: once or twice a year, we get together with family and friends and do a relaxed performance of solos, duets and larger ensemble pieces.  It's a great way to focus our musical skills towards a goal, and to get comfortable with small group performing technqiues.
  • If you're "stuck" or plateaued, Andy has a range of solutions that can help break through.  
  • Member of Oregon Music Educators Association & International Trombone Association
  • Listening Counts! single lesson discount: with your purchased ticket and review of a live classical or jazz concert in prior week.
"Andy is a delight.  As a returning player after decades of absence, I was reffered to Andy and I could not be happier.  Andy is a performer in several groups and co-founder of Rose City Trombones making him well-connected to the local trombone musical scene with a broad gauge on all genres from classical to jazz.  Andy knows all the method approaches and balances encouragement with rigor.  He likes to keep our lesson sessions both technique-focused as well as fun and enjoyable.  Whether starting out, returning or refreshing, if you want to take your sound, technique and enjoyment to the next level, I highly recommend Andy." - Bob C.

"I highly recommend Andy.  He is an excellent trombone instructor, and a new-found friend.  I had taken a hiatus from music and had not played my trombone for 25 years.  Then I was invited to play with a jazz ensemble at my 50th birthday.  Needing some "boning" up, I sought out Andy for trombone instruction.  After 2 months of lessons, my chops are feeling great, my sight reading was much improved, and I was practicing my horn more rigorously than my days in college because he helped rekindle my love of music.  He also showed me why it’s important to listen to other performances.  I learned from those musicians as I heard how they apply their craft." - Howard G.