"Hello-

My name is Ric, and I'm a professional trombone player, singer, writer and arranger for over 30 years. I have extensive music industry experience. In August 1992, I performed with Billy Joel, Foreigner, Paul Simon. In December 1993, I recorded & performed trombone on Phil Driscoll’s Grammy nominated album “Warriors” (Word Label 1994). Additionally, I wrote all the horn arrangements on that album. In 2004, I recorded & performed trombone on John Lee Hooker, Jr’s Grammy nominated album “Blues With A Vengeance”(Kent Label 2004). I proceeded to record two more albums with Hooker, one of which I wrote horn arrangements on "All Hooked Up" album (Steppin' Stone Record Label 2012.

I've also recorded many salsa albums as well including projects with the Latin Rhythm Boys, Mambo Tropical, Broken English, La Verdad, and Ron Scott. I wrote horn arrangements for Italian rock star Zucchero for his world tour in 2013. I myself been on tour in various parts of the world (Algeria, Mexico, NY, Las Vegas). Other artists include Ron Scott, Pete Escovedo, Willy Torres (from Spanish Harlem Orchestra), salsa star Johnny Polanco, Orlando Castro.

I share this experience with you because I believe my vast experience in the industry will help you get an edge when taking on a low brass instrument, specifically the trombone. Sound is everything. I have a reputation for "sounding great." The other thing is counting correctly. Extremely important. If you have those two fundamentals, you will have success. There is a lot of demand now for the trombone in many genres (rock, blues, salsa, ska, latin rock, smooth jazz, etc) I can help you achieve success by learning the fundamentals of trombone performance as well as some esoteric techniques.

I'm based in the Bay Area and would love to teach you what I know and share my experience with you.

Thank you very much,

Ric" less...