TROMBONE GIFT IDEAS

Items that are bold are necessary for playing the instrument, and items that are not bold are not crucial but would potentially improve your child's playing or enjoyment of the instrument.
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All links are suggestions found on Amazon.com based on our experience with good quality, good reviews, and good prices (at the time). You may of course search for other options or buy comparable items at a local music store!

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UNDER $10

• Slide-o-Mix Slide Oil or Yamaha Slide Oil (trombones need Slide Oil in addition to Tuning Slide Grease)​
• Tuning ​Slide Grease
• ​Cleaning Snake (for giving your trombone a bath at least once per year)
• Mouthpiece Brush (for thoroughly cleaning your mouthpiece at least once per year)​
• ​Polishing Cloth

$10 - $20

• ​Standard of Excellence: Book 1 (if you lost yours)
• ​Mouthpiece Carrying Pouch
• Tuner/Metronome (if you don't have a smart phone with the option of downloading a tuner/metronome app)
• Fun Clip-On Mustache

OVER $20

• New Mouthpiece for 5th and 6th Graders (If you got your instrument from David French, it probably came with this mouthpiece)
• New Mouthpiece for 7th and 8th Graders
• Lightweight Trombone Case
• Trombone Stand
• New Intermediate or Professional Trombone - Email Ms. DiMento for quality brands.