Online Trombone Lesson: Study all aspects of trombone and music with Chris Rinaman, a professional New York City freelance trombonist with over 20 years of experience in jazz, Broadway orchestras, and commercial music. Masters of Music from Manhattan School of Music.
Online lessons available in tenor and bass trombones, euphonium and baritone horn. Also available for lessons in arranging, orchestration, virtual orchestration and production with Digital Performer and Vienna Ensemble Pro.
Lessons offered through FaceTime or Zoom (or most videoconferencing platforms will work) for all ages and levels of students.
My teaching style is based around the individual student's needs and interests. Topics I always cover include basic technique such as scales and flexibilities, tone, musicality, and how to practice! I can assist with picking out and working on music for state Solo Festivals, as well as learning jazz improvisation and how to improvise. In this day of virtual band, I can assist with how to record at home, and how to produce your own music and trombone recordings.
Lessons are available for purchase in advance in blocks of 15 minute times. For most students, 30 minutes is a good length to cover most basics in a weekly lesson, but for more advanced students, 45 minute or 1 hour lessons are available. If a student needs some encouragement to develop a regular practice routine, scheduling multiple 15 minute "warm-up" sessions is a good option.
They may be scheduled on a regular or as-needed basis.
For more information, please contact me using the form below. And please ask about my FREE introductory 15-minute lesson!
Group of 4 Online Lesson 15 Minute Time Blocks Can be used for any combination of 15 segments: For example: Two 30-minute lessons One 45-minute lesson and one 15-minute warmup Or can be carried over and applied to the next scheduled lessons.
Christopher Rinaman
Teaching Experience
Private Instructor. 2009- Present. Long Island New York. Currently maintains a studio of trombone students of all levels in Nassau & Suffolk counties.
Low Brass Instructor. 2018- Present. Leman Conservatory at the Leman Manhattan College Preparatory School.
Low Brass Instructor. 2019-Present. 92Y School of Music.
Music Coordinator and Brass Mentor
Arts Conservatory Project, Police Athletic League, Duncan Center, New York, NY 2003- 2008
Brass Teacher
Rincon School of Music, Astoria, NY 2003-2005
Music School of Westchester, Mamaroneck, NY 1998-2002
Suzuki Music School, Jacksonville, FL 1994
EDUCATION
Manhattan School of Music
New York, NY
Master of Music in Jazz Trombone Performance - 1998
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
Bachelor of Music in Trombone Jazz Studies, Summa Cum Laude - 1996
