Trombone Lessons
We specialise in tailored trombone tuition for all ages and levels, whether you're picking up the instrument for the first time, preparing for exams, or building ensemble and jazz skills.
Students progress from Foundation (posture, embouchure, slide positions, simple tunes) through Intermediate (ABRSM Grades 1–5, ensemble playing) to Advanced (jazz technique, improvisation, diploma prep) and Specialist level (orchestral excerpts, audition preparation). Lessons suit children aged 8 and up, teenagers, adult returners, and jazz or classical enthusiasts preparing for exams or auditions.
Our tutors have specialist conservatoire or university training and years of experience teaching brass instruments, with a strong local reputation and track record of exam success across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders.
The trombone is unique among brass instruments in using a slide rather than valves to change pitch, a mechanism largely unchanged since its Renaissance-era ancestor, the sackbut. That slide technique takes a little longer to master than valved brass, but our structured Foundation-to-Specialist pathway means adult beginners and retirees progress at a pace that suits them.
Why learn trombone with us
- A clear Foundation-to-Specialist progression pathway
- Conservatoire and university-trained tutors
- Strong track record of exam success across the Lothians
- Adult returners and retired beginners welcomed and well supported
Trombone lesson FAQs
Do I need prior musical experience?
No, beginners with no musical background are very welcome. We begin with the fundamentals.
Do you provide instruments?
For hygiene purposes we recommend bringing your own trombone, and can advise where to purchase or hire a good one.
Can you help with exams and auditions?
Yes, we prepare students for ABRSM, Trinity, RSL and SQA exams, as well as orchestral and university auditions.
What if I miss a lesson?
We operate a strict 48-hour cancellation policy to protect our teachers' income, so please get in touch as early as possible if you need to reschedule.
One simple rate
£59 for a full hour, £36 for a half hour: the same price as every instrument we teach, in person or online. Pay as you go, no block booking or contracts.
We welcome students from across Morningside, Bruntsfield, Tollcross, Merchiston, Craiglockhart, Colinton, Leith, Newington and Holyrood, plus clients travelling from Fife, East Lothian and beyond.
Ready to get started?
Register your interest and we’ll match you with a tutor, in Morningside, or online, whatever suits you best.