Daniel Sherman is an active freelance musician and teacher across southern New England. He recently returned to his native Peabody, Massachusetts after spending the last few years as a doctoral student and teacher in Tucson, Arizona. His years as a trombone studio teaching assistant showed him the impact an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher can have on student success—a mentality he always strives to replicate in the classroom.
As a teaching philosophy, Dan views music lessons like a guided practice session; a place where we experiment with what helps us play our best, and where mistakes are always viewed as learning opportunities. He always is singing, counting, and conducting with his students to show musical concepts such as phrasing and dynamics.
Dan also sees the importance of professional performing experience and playing consistency as the keys to lasting success in music. Throughout his time in Tucson, he was a sought-after performer in a variety of ensemble settings, having appeared with The Tucson Symphony Orchestra and Brass Quintet; the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra; the Marie Osmond Orchestra; and the Pete Swan Big Band. He currently performs regularly with the Metrowest Symphony Orchestra, as well as in churches and schools throughout New England.
Dan currently teaches individual and group instrumental lessons at Timberlane Regional School District; Wayland Public Schools; the Tri-Town School District (MA); and Chelmsford Continuing Education. He recently completed his coursework for a D.M.A. in Trombone Performance from the University of Arizona’s Fred Fox School of Music. He also holds degrees from the University of Florida (M.M.), and Penn State (B.M.E. and Professional Performer’s Certificate). Dan attributes his recent success to his trombone teachers, including Prof. Michael Becker, Dr. Erik Shinn, and Prof. Mark Lusk.
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