"Brian Allen’s Trombone Bop series represents a much needed comprehensive pedagogical approach for younger trombonists... it has the potential to revolutionize trombone instruction." International Trombone Association Journal (full review)



Musical Method for Trombonists, Books 1-3 by Brian Allen

(Beginning through Advanced, children & adults ages 10+)


Level 1 on Amazon and Bandcamp

Level 1 Workbook on Amazon

Level 2 on Amazon and Bandcamp

Level 3 on Amazon and Bandcamp


Bandcamp purchases include play-along recordings (stream/download) at no additional price. Details on each book below + accompanying play-along recordings and playlists.



Trombone From the Top!

• Play - develop tone, technique and fundamentals, play solos and duets in different styles

• Learn - read and write music with the help of great composers and trombone legends

• Create - improvise and compose with simple games and guided exercises

• Listen - ear training, live play along recordings and the 77 Trombones annotated listening list


With Trombone Bop, based on the popular Piano Bop childrens piano method developed in Japan, trombonists now too have a fun and musical way to learn the basics. Over 100 songs in jazz, classical, rock, pop and world music genres, with fully orchestrated live play-along recordings and teacher duets. Some songs may be played with Piano Bop students. Use individually or with a teacher and friends. For beginners of all ages, no experience needed.



Trombonist and composer Brian Allen draws on a dynamic global career to create Trombone Bop. He taught at over 100 public schools and universities (Harvard, Berklee, UNAM, UCLA, Luzern, Prague & Bruckner Conservatories), faculty at Brazosport College (Texas), MusicMatters (Sri Lanka) and JIMS (Tokyo). There he co-authored Piano Bop books and website with pianist Jacob Koller. Brian’s former students play in community bands, professional jazz ensembles and symphonies: all kinds of music. Lead trombonist twice in the Texas All-State Jazz Band, he studied with trombone great Don Lucas at Texas Tech University (MM Composition, BA Performance) and jazz giants Roswell Rudd and Milford Graves. He is a Fulbright Scholar in Musicology with awards from Meet the Composer, Foundation for Contemporary Arts and ASCAP, his compositions featured at the International Trombone Festival, American Trombone Workshop, Tanglewood, Vive Latino, TMEA, CBGB’s and NPR. With collaborators in North America, Europe and Asia, he appears on over 60 recordings as a leader, co-leader or sideperson. Brian is an Edwards Trombones Artist since 2003.


“Trombonist Brian Allen brings a burst of energy to contemporary creative music.” All About Jazz NY


“A sly pop influence comes through in his melodies, which owe as much to Cobain as they do Coltrane (though may have the most spiritual connection to Monk).” Pitchfork


"Allen has considerable ability on the trombone as evidenced by improvisations that encompass several octaves, sometimes at blistering speeds." International Trombone Association Journal