The Chops Shop
My name is Dion Tucker. I am a professional jazz trombonist based in NYC. After developing embouchure dystonia in 2019 and spending months training and rehabilitating my "chops", I decided to start The Chops Shop---a platform where strategies are provided for brass players to avoid embouchure misuse and overuse, and to share techniques with other musicians to enhance their musical abilities.
I provide individualized lessons and methods for musicians to perform more efficiently and execute music more confidently. Lessons are taught online via www.thechops-shop.com and in person through one-on-one and group clinic formats. The Chops Shop is the place to learn and discuss different approaches to playing your instrument as well as how those same concepts can be applied to improvisation, solo performances and having a healthier mental approach to playing music. This channel will feature instructional videos and performance tips.
“The Christmas Song” - Trombone Masterclass | Hobart, Tasmania
Trombone Lesson: Honoring the Great Slide Hampton - A Tribute to the Master Trombonist
Trombone Lesson: Testing My New Custom Trombone Mouthpiece - Play, Test and Review
Trombone Interview: The Black Trombone Chronicles | Ep. 17 - Marques Young
Trombone Lesson: KR Indigo “Big Blue” Plunger Mute
Trombone Interview: The Black Trombone Chronicles • Ep. 16 - Vincent Gardner
Improvisation on the Flugabone - “I’ve Never Been In Love Before”
Trombone Lesson: Relieve the Tension in Your Trombone Playing
Trombone Lesson: The Unboxing of Vintage Trombone Autographed by Famous Jazz Musicians
Trombone Lesson: Trombone Warmup - The First Note of the Day
Trombone Interview: The Black Trombone Chronicles | Ep. 15 - George Bohanon (part 2)
Trombone Lesson: Honoring the Great Curtis Fuller - His Profound Influence on My Trombone Playing
Trombone Interview: The Black Trombone Chronicles | Ep. 15 - George Bohanon (part 1)
Trombone Lesson: Flutter Tonguing & Growling on the Trombone
Trombone Lesson: "The Circle of Fourths" on the Trombone
Trombone Interview: The Black Trombone Chronicles | Ep. 14 - Hakeem Bilal
Efficiency vs. Effectiveness - Which is More Important?
Trombone Lesson: Crescendos and Cutoffs - Nuances to Enhance Your Phrasing
Trombone Interview: The Black Trombone Chronicles | Ep. 13 - Wycliffe Gordon
Урок игры на тромбоне: руководство для тромбониста по 20-минутной программе занятий
Trombone Interview: The Black Trombone Chronicles | Ep. 12 - Darrin Milling
Trombone Lesson: Learning To Play Duke Ellington’s “Hank Cinq”
Trombone Interview: The Black Trombone Chronicles | Ep. 11 - Robyn Smith
Trombone Lesson: How To Become Your Own Best Teacher
Trombone Lesson: Double Tonguing - How To Practice And Execute It
Trombone Interview: The Black Trombone Chronicles | Ep. 10 - Andre Hayward
Урок игры на тромбоне: дыхательные атаки — важнейшая артикуляция
Trombone Lesson: Lip Turns - How and When To Use Them
Trombone Interview: The Black Trombone Chronicles | Ep. 9 - Dr. Martin McCain