Summer Trombone Routine

Summer Trombone Routine

Daily Warm-Up (15-20 min)

• Long Tones – Start with steady, full-bodied notes to center your sound.
• Lip Slurs – Move between harmonics to build flexibility.
• Scales & Arpeggios – Work on all major/minor keys at different tempos.

Technical Practice (30-45 min)

• Articulation Drills – Staccato, legato, double/triple tonguing exercises.
• Slide Accuracy – Play slow passages focusing on smooth, precise slide transitions.
• Range Expansion – Work on extending both high and low registers with control.

Musical Repertoire (30 min)

• Solo Pieces – Choose one challenging piece for the summer.
• Etudes – Study lyrical and technical etudes to improve phrasing and technique.
• Jazz/Improvisation – Experiment with jazz standards and improv exercises if you like variety.

Creative & Fun Sessions (20 min)

• Play Along – Jam with recordings or backing tracks.
• Composition & Arranging – Write your own melodies or rework existing tunes.
• Sight Reading – Improve by playing fresh material daily.

End-of-Day Reflection (10 min)

• Record a short snippet of your practice each week and listen back.
• Note progress and adjust goals if needed.
• Celebrate small wins to keep motivation high!