As a clinician for United Musical Instruments, Inc. and Conn trombones, Rick has conducted clinics and workshops at universities, colleges, high schools, and band festivals throughout the United States. As a performer and educator, Rick has the ability to relate to students as well as teachers and performers. Listed below are a few of Rick's popular clinic topics.
 

Jazz Improvisation	Brass Playing
Jazz Theory	How To Make Your Solos More Interesting
Jazz Performance & Soloing	Jazz Ensemble Essentials
How To Practice	Play Different Jazz Styles
Fifty Things Every Musician Should Know	In Music - What Is Important?
Musical Motivation	What Band Directors Should Know About Jazz
Be Your Own Teacher!	As Teachers - What Do We Teach?
Jazz Vocabulary	How To Keep Trombone Players In Your Band
Trombone Playing	Teaching Is Not All About Contests and Trophies!

Plus Many More!