Overview
Take your trombone playing to the next level with these Bach Trombone Artist Masterclass lesson videos. Each course features outstanding musical guidance, techniques and tips, and exemplary performances from the instructors.
This video library is perfect for:
- Intermediate and advanced players looking to improve their technique, particularly in Jazz
- Players seeking to add to their personal repertoire library
- Any trombone player needing the inspiration to keep strong on the journey
Curriculum
Bach Masterclass: Travis Harris, Trombone
By Travis Harris- 0 Lessons
- Travis Harris
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Hand Position and Embouchure Seat
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Building Your Upper Register on Trombone
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Difference Between Daily Warm Up and Daily Maintenance
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Staccato Articulation
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Legato Articulation
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Slide Technique in Various Styles
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Harris Practice Method
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"Summertime"
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What's something you've struggled with on your instrument?
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When did you decide you wanted to play professionally?
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What do you practice every day?
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What do you wish you did less or more of as a young artist?
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What would you tell your 12 year old discouraged self?
Instructors
Travis Harris
Mr. Travis E. Harris is originally from the Texas Gulf coast area where he attended Lamar University and received a Bachelor of Music Degree in Trombone Performance. From there he attended The University of North Texas in pursuit of a Master of Music Degree in Jazz Studies where he was a member of the award winning and nationally acclaimed Two O’clock Lab Band. In the interim, Mr. Harris earned his Texas Teaching Certification in Music EC-12 and became a full-time teacher. He has resided in the Denton area since 1993 and enjoys spending time with his wife, Maria, and their four children Michael, Jonathan, Abby and Travy. Mr. Harris was a full time professional musician for nearly 20 years. During this time he became very well known nationally as a trombonist, musical director and writer/arranger for live performances and concerts as well as studio appearances. Mr. Harris has toured nationally and internationally with the Bill Tillman Band, based in Dallas, and performed with groups such as The Temptations, The Fifth Dimension, Percy Sledge and The Platters, The O’Jays and many more. He has many national awards including two Downbeat Magazine DB awards, a Dove Award Nomination and a Grammy Award Nomination on Dave Alexander’s most recent album, Alexander’s Good Time Band. He also appeared on the two most recent albums presented by Imperial Brass, Feeling Good and Jazzy Christmas where he played Lead Trombone and numerous solo’s. Travis still performs publicly on average three nights per week and has been voted the 3-time winner of the Top Cover Trombonist in Dallas by Music Snippets Forum. In addition to being a free-lance musician he continues to make public school and university concert appearances as a guest soloist, clinician and guest conductor. In addition to his hectic public performance schedule, Travis is a middle school band director in Denton, Tx. His bands consistently receive the highest accolades available for their age group and classification including their 3rd National Award from The Foundation for Music Education. He is also a highly sought-after clinician for Middle and High School Wind and Jazz bands. He has served as guest clinician and conductor for Middle and High School All Region bands throughout the state of Texas and always brings a repertoire that’s exciting for the audience and educational for the students. Travis has proudly played Bach Trombones, exclusively, for over 30 years. He plays a Bach 42B and Bach 36B paired with Denis Wick 5BL and 5BS for classical performances and a Bach 12 paired with a Denis Wick 10CS for Jazz, Lead and R&B performances