Jim Maynard is a professional musician, brass teacher and composer based in London.
You can contact him on:
+44 (0)797 0750 339
info@jimmaynardmusic.com
Professional Musician
Jim was a member of the London Symphony Orchestra for 23 years, playing with the world's finest conductors in the most famous venues all over the globe & recording some of the most iconic soundtracks in film history.
Composer & Arranger
Jim has been commissioned to write original works for a number of different ensembles and situations, including: The London Symphony Orchestra, The Brighton Festival, Yamaha Music, Onyx Brass and LSO Discovery.
Teacher
Jim has 20 years experience as Brass Professor at the Royal Academy of Music in London; teaching, training, conducting & coaching. Many of Jim’s students have gone on to be busy professional musicians.
Private Tuition
Jim offers tuition for all ages and abilities, from children and beginners through to adults, along with coaching for music college entry, recitals & orchestral auditions. All available either online or in person from his purpose built studio.
Jim teaches Trombone, Euphonium & Bass Trumpet
For more information, availability and rates please contact Jim on:
+44 (0)797 0750 339 | info@jimmaynardmusic.com
In rehearsal with the LSO
About Jim
Jim Maynard began playing the Trombone in the Salvation Army at the age of 7 and went on to study with Dudley Bright at the Royal Academy of Music.
Whilst still studying at the Royal Academy he was appointed as 2nd Trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra, where he has been since 1998. With the LSO he has performed worldwide with the top conductors in the most famous concert halls. He has also performed abroad with the Vienna Philharmonic, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, The St. Petersberg Philharmonic as well as with various other orchestras and ensembles in the UK.
He can also be heard on many soundtracks including Star Wars (Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith) Harry Potter, Rise of the Guardians, The Twilight Saga, The Shape of Water and many more.
Jim is also very active as a composer and arranger, having been commissioned to write a number of original works, including by The London Symphony Orchestra, The Brighton Festival, Onyx Brass, LSO Discovery and most recently by Yamaha International for Trombonist Peter Moore's debut recital at Wigmore Hall…
Jim is a very busy brass teacher. He has been a Professor of Brass at the Royal Academy of Music for 19 years, is a visiting teacher and ensemble coach at many other musical institutions, as well as teaching privately.
Listen to samples of original pieces written by Jim Maynard
To contact about compositions or arrangements:
+44 (0)797 0750 339 | info@jimmaynardmusic.com
Watch Jim playing with the LSO
