Trombone Lessons
OnSite | OnLine
About The Prindle School
The Prindle School is a music school in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts offering OnSite and OnLine private music lessons, classes, and ensembles.. We have over 40 faculty members offering music lessons on all instruments and voice in three convenient locations, as well as virtually via Zoom. Our faculty have a wealth of experience delivering exactly the right program of lessons for each individual client: young children as they begin their music journey, highly dedicated professional musicians, adult learners who hope to bring more joy into their lives, and everything in between. Our owners, Dan and Michelle Prindle, have 50 years of combined experience in music education. Dan holds a Ph.D. in music theory from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and also teaches music theory and ear training at Williams College. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice Performance from the Hartt School at the University of Hartford, is a Certified Waldorf Early Childhood Educator, and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in voice performance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Meet Our Trombone Faculty
Justin Leach
Justin Leach is an active teacher, trombone player, arranger, and composer across the New England area. Justin earned his Bachelor of Arts in Trombone Performance (2020) from the University of New Hampshire, where he studied with Nic Orovich. Recently, Justin earned his Master of Music in Trombone Performance (2024) from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where he studied with Greg Spiridopoulos. In addition to his Masters, Justin also earned a Graduate Certificate in Jazz Arranging/Composition, and had the opportunity to study with Jeff Holmes and Felipe Salles.
