Matthew Gee

@rpoonline brass and percussion on stage at Leeds Town Hall last night. Really fun gig and I managed to pop into my favourite bar too, North Bar. instagram.com/p/CGx9HCcAHh2/…

Just posted a photo @ Bunny Park / Brent Lodge Park instagram.com/p/CF4bduvgHQh/…

Putting together all the Ebooks for Section Playing Success 101 with the brilliant @doricoofficial music software. Starts Monday, still a few places available. Link in bio #trombone #amateurorchestra #trombones… instagram.com/p/CEuZKLnA5a5/…

@wolweichs Thanks Wolfgang, delighted you like it. Some of the most wonderful music ever written!

BIG NEWS: We, the trombones of the RPO have spent weeks putting together this online course. First taster course is running 17th-21st August. LIVE and recorded content designed to fit around you. Check out: …imate-trombone-training.teachable.com

Some very exciting news for you. We - the trombone section of the @rpoonline - have been working into the small hours putting together a couple of online courses. Trombone Bootcamp. A short course focused on… instagram.com/p/CDPMhZ0AB2X/…

Under 25? #trombone player? Check out the swisstbone competition. Great opportunity to play to a panel full of pro players. . . . . . . . . . . . #trombonelife #tromboneplayer #trombonesection #trombones #trombones… instagram.com/p/CCsODOYglln/…

@richwardmuso @rpoonline @RoyalAcadMusic @britishtrombone Thanks @richwardmuso, glad you appreciated them

#maxtedchallenge number 7 I quite like this one, could do with a few more articulations mind. . . . . . . . . . . #trombone #trombonestudy #tromboneexercise #tromboneplayer #trombonesection #trombones… instagram.com/p/CCLYVlcgJMm/…

Here we are then, tip number 50. If you've been really hitting the practice over the last few months, a well earned day off can be great for your chops. I used to be scared of taking days off, simply because it… instagram.com/p/CCDx4XIg37M/…

This exercise of one of the most under practised aspects of double tounging. The clarity of your 'k' attack effects 50% of the tonguing technique so it makes no sense to ignore it - personally, I like to do most of… instagram.com/p/CCBO3aNgI5u/…

Here is a nice little exercise to check your flexibility. These clips have been from a video designed to help you personalise your Daily Exercises Routine. It contains many of the exercises I use, but more… instagram.com/p/CB5WO1Mgb-E/…

Being told you need to perform more, communicate visually with the audience, is common feedback for students. I find many young - and not so young for that matter - performers can interpret this as the need to use… instagram.com/p/CB2-8pGAcaG/…

I think this has been the most important area of development for me over the past ten years. Working with septura and the @rpoonline has put huge stresses on my face physically, and finding a way to come back and do… instagram.com/p/CB0PnBjguB1/…

We all want a great high range as quickly as possible. But it's important not to rush - these things take time! Here are a few important points to consider. Firstly, lots of air will not help your high range.… instagram.com/p/CBxys8sAUaL/…

You may think that to improve stamina you just need to play more each day. I've never found this to he the case. The most useful skill you can work on is efficiency. The more efficiently you can play the better you… instagram.com/p/CBvGcOJgsIS/…

The last video of three looking at the articulation system, this time looking at the role of the tongue with a useful little exercise to isolate the function of the tongue. The full video will be coming out in the… instagram.com/p/CBnlnM9A4Ya/…

Engaging an audience is a much underrated skill. It is often the first communication you have with them and can set the tone for the performance. Personally, I find I am more nervous for speaking than playing, and… instagram.com/p/CBk3kcxgLWO/…

Spending all this time staring at the same four walls can really start to grind anyone down. Moving to another room to practise can really help change the sound, feel and focus of a practice session. Better still,… instagram.com/p/CBiPHkFgR7n/…

I really enjoy practising false tones. I have found them to be incredibly benificial to my playing for many reasons. I spend time on them in my warm-up and warm-down, primarily because they help me focus on my sound… instagram.com/p/CBfpreTAGCq/…