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Unlike other lesson platforms where instructors may teach multiple instruments such as trumpet or voice, our teachers exclusively teach trombone. We believe in delivering the best lessons, and our instructors have professional knowledge and degrees—not certificates—in trombone from top music schools.

We’re also proud to offer fixed, competitive pricing. We don’t require long-term contracts, and our dedicated client service team is here to help you every step of the way.

Check out our pricing page for more information.

At Lesson With You, once you submit the signup form, our customer service team will personally match you with a trombone teacher who fits your learning style, personality, and schedule. If you have specific preferences, you can include them in the form we send later.

You can also choose a teacher and request a trial by booking through the calendar—we’ll follow up once we receive it.

After your trial is scheduled, we’ll send Zoom setup tips. All you need to get started is your trombone, a laptop or computer, and high-speed internet.

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The average price for a half hour trombone lesson is $38, although Lesson With You charges $35 only.

Online trombone lessons using Zoom or Google Meet charge between $20-40 for a half hour lesson. Local one-on-one lessons range from $35-45 for a half hour lesson.

The pricing of trombone lessons can vary based on factors like the instructor’s expertise, performance level, academic credentials, location, teaching experience, and the duration of each lesson. Generally, in-person private lessons cost at least 10% more than online lessons.

At Lesson With You, we offer competitive, fixed rates of $35 for a half hour lesson, $50 for 45 minutes, and $65 per hour.

The best age for a child to start trombone lessons is typically between 8 and 10, but it largely depends on the child’s individual development and interest in learning the instrument. Additionally, your child should be able to hold and move their fingers on the trombone for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Given the nature of playing the trombone, it’s important that the child can breathe comfortably without any difficulties.

At Lesson With You, we welcome students aged 7 and up for trombone lessons.

For trombone beginners, brands like Yamaha, King, Conn, and Jupiter offer solid student models that are easy to play, durable, and great for building strong fundamentals. These instruments typically range from $800 to $1,500

Renting from a local music store is highly recommended since it’s a flexible, low-risk way to get started and see if the instrument is the right fit before making a full investment.

As you progress, you might eventually upgrade to a model with an F-attachment or more advanced features, often priced between $2,000 and $4,000, depending on the brand and design.

In your first trombone lesson, your teacher will help you get set up comfortably. This includes checking your posture, how you hold the trombone, and your screen and sound setup if you are learning online. They will also ask a few questions to understand your goals, musical background, practice habits, and any challenges you might be facing.

From there, your teacher will introduce warm-ups and basic trombone techniques over the next several lessons. You will work on things like embouchure, slide movement, breath control, buzzing on the mouthpiece, reading music, and gradually begin building a repertoire that matches your level and interests.

It can be a little challenging at first, since the trombone does not have keys or valves to guide your fingers like other brass instruments. Instead, you rely on slide positions, which require a good ear and muscle memory to get accurate notes.

Early on, your teacher will help you learn the basic positions and how to recognize when something sounds slightly off. Tools like slide charts, tuners, and buzzing exercises make it much easier to improve accuracy over time.

With regular practice, most students start to feel comfortable with slide placement and basic tuning within the first year. Developing stronger control and learning to adjust pitch by ear typically takes two to three years, depending on your pace and consistency. It becomes much easier over time, especially with good instruction and a steady routine

At minimum, you’ll need a mouthpiece, slide cream or lubricant, a small spray bottle with water, and a cleaning cloth to keep your trombone in good shape. A music stand and a tuner or tuning app are also helpful for focused practice at home.

In addition to your trombone, you will need a laptop or tablet with a stable internet connection if you are taking lessons online.