Bio
The Trombone Shorty Foundation began with a simple goal: Preserving New Orleans’s vibrant musical spirit through the next generation, inspiring and educating a new cohort of players on the unique sound of their soulful city. As the Shorty Foundation’s programs expanded, it became clear that raw talent on an instrument deserved to be bolstered by mentorship and real-world music industry experience. With that, programs like the Trombone Shorty Academy, the Music Industry Apprenticeship Program, the Fredman Music Business Institute, and the Shorty Foundation’s Cultural Experiences program were developed to ensure these young musicians and aspiring music business professionals have the tools to navigate a music career, should they choose to pursue one, through mentorship, scholarships, instruction, work-based learning, and real-world touring experiences.
Throughout its broad array of programming, students supported by the Trombone Shorty Foundation will garner the skills to enter the world of professional music, wearing their New Orleans upbringing like a badge of honor on any stage or in any studio around the world.