Play Michael's exact Trombone
For lead trombone playing in a big band, jazz soloing, plunger improvisation, studio session work, commercial music (pop, rock, gospel etc.) and just about anything else that pops up, the 891Z is what Michael uses. Especially for younger players, this is an instrument that can last from as early as 8th grade through college and beyond.
Click here to visit the Yamaha 891Z page and see the exact specifications of this trombone.
Michael also plays the Yamaha 831ZII trumpet and the 82Z tenor saxophone.
Play Michael's exact Mouthpiece
Made through a partnership with Peter Pickett of Pickett Brass Mouthpieces in Lexington, KY these mouthpieces are his custom fit for all styles of playing. Available in large shank (similar in size to Bach 5G) and small shank (similar in size to Bach 6.5) - Click here for more info
Michael Dease Complete Solo Transcription from Coming home
Available at Warick Music - Click here for more info
Book michael as a guest artist or for a residency
Michael Dease utilizes a wealth of performance and college teaching experience to take his students to the next level. A full-time Associate Professor with Tenure at Michigan State University, he is a 2019 Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year and a 2018 recipient of the Teacher/Scholar Award.
He has conducted residencies and master classes at The Kyiv Conservatory, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Berklee College of Music, Vanderbilt University, Shobi Music Conservatory Tokyo, The University of North Texas, UT Arlington, Skidmore College, Rutgers University, Scranton University, University of Iowa, ASU, OSU, UCO, UNC Chapel Hill, Southern Miss, Texas State University, UT Knoxville, Brevard Music Center, Interlochen Arts Academy, Augusta University and several others.
Michael can provide and/or recommend big band/small group charts, and is comfortable rehearsing, soloing and conducting ensembles. Visits can be tailored to the needs of the institution.
Workshop topics often include Jazz Improvisation, Music Business, Professionalism in the Music Industry, Versatility and the 21st Century Musician, Brass Techniques, Networking, Making Your First Recording, Composition and Arranging, Practice and Organization Skills and many more.
To discuss, reach Michael through the Contact page.
Study with Michael at Michigan State University
Scholarships & Graduate Teaching Assistantships are available. Although not required, auditioning students can schedule a lesson prior to their audition with Professor Dease during their MSU campus visit.
Michigan State University College of Music - http://music.msu.edu/areas-studios/jazz-studies
B. Mus - Jazz Trombone; B. Mus Ed. - Jazz Emphasis M. Mus - Jazz Trombone
For more information visit - http://www.michaeldease.com/msu-jazz-trombone
Private LEsson via Michigan/touring/Skype/FaceTime
Due to limited schedule availability Michael only offers regular lessons to a limited number of high school students. These lessons are at a discounted rate. You can check availability by inquiring through the Contact page.
When scheduling permits, Michael can accommodate a lesson request in the areas of Trombone, Jazz Improvisation, Doubling, Composition & Arranging, Professionalism, Career Advice, and General Musicianship. $200 for 1 hour lesson. PayPal only.
*no longer offering package lessons or 2 hour lessons.