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Blake Lawson
The South Carolina School of the Arts
The South Carolina School of the Arts
Adjunct Professor of Trombone
blawson@andersonuniversity.com
Rainey Fine Arts
Academic Background
Blake Lawson enjoys a life of active freelancing throughout the Southeast where he currently holds positions as the Principal Trombone with the Aiken Symphony Orchestra and as the Adjunct Professor of Low Brass at Newberry College in addition to the his position at AU. Comfortable with all genres of music, Mr. Lawson performs regularly with jazz ensembles and wedding bands. He also performs regularly as a substitute with the SC Philharmonic and the Asheville, Augusta, Beaufort, Brevard, Charleston, and Greenville symphonies.
BM in Music Performance, University of South Carolina
MM in Trombone Performance, University of Georgia
Fast Facts
Trombone lessons meet one-on-one for an hour each week. We work through solo literature, fundamentals of the instrument, and other musical studies to achieve high caliber tone, technique, and musicianship.
I cherish the opportunity to work in an environment where scripture is a core value and where I am encouraged to be open about my faith. It is also a joy to guide musicians towards professional careers in ensemble and private lesson settings.
Being a music major takes quite a bit of work however, the field we enter into is one of tremendous enjoyment where music is our life. To perform and teach an art form goes beyond words.
In 2019 I was offered jobs to perform with the King’s Brass and within the Navy Fleet Band system.
I love when students have breakthroughs in their performing abilities. There is usually a sparkle in their eye and a new level of passion for the art of playing an instrument.
Classical, Jazz, Latin, and Pop