About Us
Born from Adversity. Forged in Obsession. Powered by What If?
The Spark
- What if your slide liberated you instead of limiting you?
- What if it reshaped your confidence and identity as a musician?
- What if it made you fall in love with playing again?
- What if the future wasn’t found in the past?
Our Mission
Meet the Architect of the Revolution
My Story
I’m Colter Weatherholtz — trombonist, technician, educator, craftsman, builder, and founder of TromboneLAB.
After a career-altering setback, my sound felt unfamiliar and my path forward was unclear. I had a choice: accept the limitations, or rebuild from the ground up.
I chose to rebuild.
That journey pushed me to rethink everything about the instrument. When the tools and knowledge I needed didn’t exist, I started creating them. Late nights at the bench, countless prototypes, and a renewed curiosity led me to rediscover the joy of playing through craftsmanship and innovation.
Along the way, I realized something bigger: every trombonist deserves clarity, support, and solutions that truly help.
TromboneLAB grew from that discovery — a commitment to ensure no player walks their journey alone.
Every slide, tool, and idea I create carries that intention. This isn’t just my craft; it’s my way of giving back to a community that shaped my life.
What began as a personal pursuit became a new way of thinking about trombone gear, repair, education, and community.
A vision became a breakthrough.
That breakthrough became a brand.
And that brand is becoming a movement.
Everything I do is grounded in:
Honesty — Innovation — Excellence — Community
TromboneLAB is for players who are curious, daring, and ready to reach for something beyond tradition.
If you’re willing to challenge what’s always been done and explore what’s truly possible, you’re in the right place.
This is personal.
This is precision.
This is TromboneLAB.
Welcome to the revolution — I’m glad you’re here.
A revolution for the bold.
Who We Serve
Players
Guidance, gear insight, and clarity to help you understand your instrument, refine your technique, and shape your sound.
Educators
Practical tools and trusted explanations that strengthen your teaching and support your students’ success.
Students
Clear direction, reliable answers, and a community that supports your growth as you discover your voice.
Technicians
Transparent methods, advanced tools, and shared knowledge that elevate your repair work and craftsmanship.
Directors
Expert insight to help you support your low brass section, make confident equipment decisions, and maintain instruments effectively.
Retailers & Partners
Reliable information and high-quality products that help you serve trombonists at a deeper and more impactful level.
Why You Belong Here
TromboneLAB is built around you — your goals, challenges, curiosity, sound, and story. This is a place for players, educators, students, directors, technicians, and partners who share a pursuit of growth, clarity, excellence, and possibility.
You belong here because you’re:
Driven to understand your instrument more deeply
Ready for gear and knowledge that truly make a difference
Curious and committed, open to what’s possible
Looking for honest, innovative, exceptional guidance
Seeking a community that supports your evolution
Here, you’re not just improving — you’re unlocking potential and stepping into a larger story built around your growth.
You belong here — and you’re already part of this.
Click below to start your journey. Your next chapter is waiting.