Music education is not just important to the developing brain and social development, but it helps teach lessons about life and how to deal with the myriad of challenges and issues that present itself as we grow older. To have the ability to experience success early in life is an important step to a well balanced human being. In music, we can help our beginning students experience success early in their development. One of the most effective ways to learn is by listening and by imitation. At first, the young performer may not know why they are imitating the style and sound of what they are listening to, but it becomes apparent as we mature. Listening helps us get a “sound in our heads” and an idea of what exactly is a flattering sound for our instrument. Meaning, what is a trombone supposed to sound like. Joshua Hauser has a sound I feel a young Trombone player should aspire to achieve; a rich, dark, full sound, but in control with a solid pitch center. - Mark J. Morette