Ricardo Hernandez Cabrera
About
Lessonface Trombone Teacher of the Year 2022 & 2023.
Trombonist and Music Educator from the Dominican Republic. With 7+ years of performance and teaching experience.
Performance highlights include: World Civic Orchestra (New York, 2025), Festival de Musica Santa Catarina (Brazil, 2025), Swenney Todd Pit orchestra (Orlando, 2024), India National Youth Orchestra (Lucknow, India, 2019), Orquesta Sinfonica Nacional de la Republica Dominicana (Santo Domingo, 2017-2020).
Teaching highlights include:
California Junior High School Concert Band selection (Lessonface Trombone student, 2025)
ABRSM Trombone Grade 1 (Lessonface Trombone Student, 2025)
Several adult students join community band and orchestras
Ricardo is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Hartford.
Teaching Style
My teaching style is based on the Song and Wind philosophy of the renowned tubist Arnold Jacobs. In my classes breathing and singing are essential in order to get a centered sound in the instrument. Furthermore, I emphasize in developing flexibility and clear articulation in trombone playing.
For music theory my teaching style is dynamic. I emphasize music terms and music reading in my lessons.
Curriculum
Call and response method.
My recommended student texts are Max Schlossberg daily drills, Arbans Method, The Remington Warm Up Studies, Phrasing Studies by Cimera, Melodious Etudes by Rochut and others related.
Credentials & Affiliations
Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo- BA in Music, 2019
University of Central Florida- MA in Music, 2024
University of Hartford- DMA in Trombone Performance, 2027