Trombone Shorty Foundation

The Trombone Shorty Foundation's mission is to inspire the next generation of talented opportunity youth through music education, instruction, mentorship, and performance. By honoring the New Orleans tradition of "playing it forward" from the earliest jazz legends onward, the foundation seeks to preserve and perpetuate the musical heritage of a city where music is everything.

Founded by renowned New Orleans musician Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews in 2012, the Trombone Shorty Foundation is Andrews' vision of sharing his passion to inspire the next generation by developing their musical talent and connecting them to the city's unique musical heritage. Frontman of the band Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Andrews credits the support of his own positive role models in the rich New Orleans music community for helping him make his way into the transformational world of music. The Trombone Shorty Foundation is committed to helping empower and educate future generations of musicians. By offering innovative programs that develop and implement digital tools for music education, we can provide a livelihood for musicians in our community, while passing on the culture to the next generation and preparing them to lead.