Breathing Exercises for Trombone and Brass Musicians

Nate Reit breaks down helpful breathing exercises for trombone and brass musicians.

Best practices, tips and tools to be a powerful player!

1. Posture – how to hold and use your body
2. Breathing In – taking in the most air in the least amount of time with the least tension
3. Blowing out – it’s all about the follow through!
4. Breathing tools you can use to develop your breathing and expand your lung capacity

6 Litre Breathing Bag:

Voldyne Spirometer (5000ml):

Nate Reit has a BM from the Eastman School of Music. He has taught at the University of Vermont, as well as many schools all over New York and New England. He has performed on stages all over the United States and traveled internationally with many distinguished artists and ensembles in every musical genre. He is the former trombonist with nationally touring rock band, Gang of Thieves.