Trombone

All tutors at International Music School Cardiff are hand-picked, highly trained professional musicians with an enthusiasm for teaching their instrument. Lessons take place in our city-centre venue, and it is our vision to create a place where music tuition of the highest quality is delivered alongside regular professional concerts and public performance opportunities for our students.

What should you expect from trombone lessons?

The first thing you will learn in your lessons is how to produce an even sound. This takes a bit of time to get used to, not least because your lips will have to get stronger. In the beginning your lips and facial muscles need to get accustomed to the new way of being challenged.

Once you are familiar with the basics of sound production, how you hold the instrument and how to use the slide mechanism you will start an exciting musical journey that will enrich your whole life.

There are excellent plastic instruments that are becoming popular now which are a great way to start as they are light, durable and affordable. You can hire a beginner instrument directly through International Music School Cardiff which is a convenient way for you to try out the instrument before committing to buying your own.

A little bit about the instrument

The trombone is a very special instrument. It is part of the family of brass instruments, yet it has a unique feature which none of the other brass instruments share: the slide mechanism. Like all other brass instruments, the sound is produced through the vibrating lips of the player which cause the air column inside the instrument to vibrate. The difference between the trombone and the other brass instruments is that the pitch is changed through the slide mechanism as opposed to valves.

The trombone is one of the most versatile of the brass instruments and can be played in virtually any genre. Whether in brass, concert, military or marching bands, jazz combos, big bands, classical orchestras, chamber music or solo repertoire, the trombone feels at home.

This is what makes the trombone a great instrument to play. Learning the trombone means being involved in many group activities and ensembles and meeting lots of people who play different instruments – and everyone will be jealous of your trombone with its cool slide mechanism!

Johann Menon-Gregory

10:04 01 Mar 22

I'm impressed tremendously with IMS. I've been having Clarinet lessons now for over a year and IMS have been... professional, supportive and well-organised. My music tutor is excellent, helping me to make solid progress - even during the pandemic. Thank you!read more

Poonam Bopanna

12:55 10 Jan 22

My daughter has been learning Violin at IMS for over 2 years now. She is making excellent progress . Immanuel and... Daphne provide a nurturing environment with good leadership and excellent communication.The concerts they organise help children build confidence . I would highly recommend IMS to anyone looking for music lessons.read more

Julie Jones

11:43 05 Dec 21

Loved the virtual concert today. Very talented performers!

Ann Jones

11:40 05 Dec 21

Lovely zoom concert again this morning. A range of instruments, ages and skill levels. Great also to see supporting... friends and family joining from around the globe. Thank you Immanuel and your team for all you do for these youngsters.read more

Parin Sachedina

12:37 03 Dec 21

Thank you as always for putting on a great show, the students were so good!!! It was my daughter's first live singing... performance and she was really nervous but it was great that she did it. I love what these live events bring out in the children. Great show. Well done!read more

Richard Hopkin

13:10 22 Nov 21

I am so pleased with the progress that my two children are making with Immanuel at IMS Cardiff.Immanuel’s lessons are... very engaging and fun which encourages my boys to want to practise and constantly improve. They have only been playing piano for a few months and they are already performing pieces and scales with both hands. Their musical theory knowledge is also developing well.After each lesson, notes are emailed to help us parents support and understand what needs to be practised ready for the next lesson.I am looking to forward to watching my boys perform in their first concert with IMS Cardiff, together with the other students.IMS Cardiff is located in Cardiff City centre which is really easy to access and has free parking.Thank you to Immanuel, Daphne and the team at IMS Cardiff.read more

Michael Laing

14:44 04 Oct 21

Immanuel has been my tutor for over six years. I've seen his business develop a lot over that time and I've recommended... friends and their children to his business. He's a very patient and enthusiastic teacher and our lessons have kept me motivated to keep playing for a long time. He's great at remembering the music and styles you enjoy, to make recommendations on pieces and at providing feedback to help you develop further. With Immanuel I've developed from playing very simple pieces to being encouraged to now play long complex classical pieces and there's still a lot to learn from him.read more

Lawree Sunder Raj

20:02 29 Mar 21

I would recommend IMS to your children because we have been to various music teachers within the city, and eventually ,... fortunately ended up with this team of music teachers. They are very friendly with the children, and encourage and enthuse them to take interest in their music, and are very appreciative of the children's progress. The end of term concerts help the students the showcase their talents to the family. Overall, top class!!!read more

kamalagita hughes

14:24 29 Mar 21

I would highly recommend IMS. We were paying for my son to have paired piano lessons in primary school and he made... hardly any progress. After 2 terms learning with Immanuel at IMS his piano playing has come on exponentially. He is confident and enjoys the piano lessons and practice and pleasure he gives by entertaining others. The tutors have high expectations and standards but are encouraging and supportive too.read more

Sarah Preest

12:24 29 Mar 21

All three of my children receive tuition from IMS and I cannot recommend it enough. All have improved enormously since... starting with them 18 months ago. Not only are the teachers talented musicians but they are very supportive and flexible. The performance opportunities they provide for their students are invaluable in increasing confidence. I feel lucky to have found such excellent music tutors.read more

Robert Morris

11:05 29 Mar 21

I would recommend IMS to anyone. They have great tutors and a great attitude to learning. Anyone thinking of taking up... an instrument would not find a better place to learn. Thanks Immanuel and Daphne for all the help and time you gave to our son.read more

Luke Giles

10:06 29 Mar 21

Fantastic tuition and amazing results. The only school I would recommend.

Samantha Lonsdale zGf

12:14 28 Mar 21

Highly recommed this music school, they are excellent. My daughter loves her guitar lessons and they have be fantastic... during lockdown. No hesitation in recommending them.read more