Leadology

Available as a coil-bound or PDF. Leadology is a player’s guide that fuses real-world wisdom from legendary trombone mentors with a straightforward, relaxation-based approach. Geared especially for jazz and big-band contexts, it champions air flow as the secret sauce of lead playing: “To Air is human.” By softening your volume in practice and resting as frequently as you play, you learn to produce tone from a place of ease and energy—rather than strain.

This book demystifies the subtleties of airflow, embouchure efficiency, and stress reduction through a series of targeted gliss tones, lip slurs, and legato etudes. It encourages you to adopt an organized practice routine, pick one or two goals each session, and then master them until you can’t get them wrong. Insights from icons like Slide Hampton remind you to stay open-minded: if it works for you, use it; if it doesn’t, explore another path.

In short, Leadology delivers an boost to both technique and mindset. It’s about celebrating the joy of music-making, harnessing your innate creativity, and stepping confidently into a leadership role within the horn section. With every breath, you’ll sense new possibilities unfold. Grab Leadology—and let its life-affirming principles propel your lead trombone playing to exciting new heights.