Terry Cravens, Professor of Trombone at USC's Thornton School of Music, discusses life as a working musician and music teacher. He shares his thoughts on getting the most out of lessons and practice sessions, the duty of a teacher to his or her student, how to thrive and survive as a working musician, and some key aspects of being a brass instrumentalist and trombonist.

Terry Cravens, Professor of Trombone at USC's Thornton School of Music, discusses some of the trombonists he considers his heroes, and what being around great players can do for your own musicianship.

Terry Cravens, Professor of Trombone at USC's Thornton School of Music, discusses the rigors of making money as a working musician, and why that life isn't for everyone.

Terry Cravens, Professor of Trombone at USC's Thornton School of Music, attempts to define what the "professional" standard of conduct is for working musicians.

Terry Cravens, Professor of Trombone at USC's Thornton School of Music, defines what qualities signify "greatness" in a conductor, and how their approach to conducting differs from others'.

Terry Cravens, Professor of Trombone at USC's Thornton School of Music, gives his picks for the best trombone parts of all time.

Terry Cravens, Professor of Trombone at USC's Thornton School of Music, gives advice for preparing mentally and musically for an audition.

Terry Cravens, Professor of Trombone at USC's Thornton School of Music, talks about the most physically challenging aspects of playing the trombone.

Terry Cravens, Professor of Trombone at USC's Thornton School of Music, discusses the maxim, “practice what you can’t do.”

Terry Cravens, Professor of Trombone at USC's Thornton School of Music, shares his personal journey into music performance and education, and whether "a certain type of people choose the trombone, or whether the trombone makes people a certain way."

Terry Cravens, Professor of Trombone at USC's Thornton School of Music, shares advice for parents of music students on how to be comfortable with their child’s choice of music as a career.

Terry Cravens, Professor of Trombone at USC's Thornton School of Music, gives advice for musicians on how to deal with – and rise above – the intense competition that exists in the world of working musicians.

Terry Cravens, Professor of Trombone at USC's Thornton School of Music, showcases his chosen instrument – the bass trombone.

Terry Cravens, Professor of Trombone at USC's Thornton School of Music, shares his priorities as a teacher, and his sense of the great responsibilities as a teacher, mentor, and life coach that he has to his students. He also discusses how he structures private lessons with the trombone students he teaches.

Terry Cravens, Professor of Trombone at USC's Thornton School of Music, discusses the basic requirements for admission as an instrumentalist into USC's Thornton School of Music.

Terry Cravens, Professor of Trombone at USC's Thornton School of Music, discusses the fundamentals of being a brass instrument player.

Terry Cravens, Professor of Trombone at USC's Thornton School of Music, discusses the lifestyle of a working musician, and how to make sure that your musical life and personal life stay in balance. He also shares some tips on taking care of your body and on maintaining enthusiasm for music that isn't related to your work.