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Trombone Lessons and Brass Technique

Three Embouchure Types: Trombone Lessons Reference

David Wilken is an innovative and passionate music educator and trombonist.  He specializes in brass pedagogy, and offers this informative introductory 6 part video series.

This post is intended for students and teachers regarding trombone lessons, as well as reference for all brass embouchure studies.

Areas that watching the videos in this post can help are non-responsive or quiver in embouchure; ceiling in high or low range; lack of flexibility; and, stuffy tone in specific registers.

I may have a different opinion now about what is fundamental vs. effect than when I first posted this video series. That said, I think it is quite valuable to look at actual examples with the see through mouthpieces to observe how the embouchure is used in practice. I admire David’s careful thought in this area, and opens a very interesting topic for future discussion among brass players.

Please let us know if you have thoughts or insights to share regarding this post.  Enjoy!