In just a short time on the New York scene, trombonist Tim Shneier has made a name for himself as an exciting and versatile performer. Trained in both classical and improvisational music from an early age, his playing combines precision and attention to detail with spontaneity and flair. These qualities have put him in heavy demand as a sideman, especially in New York's vibrant large ensemble jazz scene, and led to his recruitment for the touring band of Grammy Award-winning recording artist Michael Bublé.
His work with Bublé has taken Tim all over the world, with performances at venues such as Madison Square Garden, Staples Center and the O2 Arena in London, to name a few. He has also played at Birdland, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and countless smaller venues around the northeastern U.S. and beyond. As a jazz musician, Tim has performed with Brian Krock’s Big Heart Machine, Bobby Spellman’s Revenge of the Cool Nonet, the Ed Palermo Big Band, the Erica Seguine/Shannon Baker Jazz Orchestra, Manuel Valera’s New Cuban Express Big Band and Terraza Big Band, alongside artists such as John Ellis, John Fedchock, Alan Ferber, Mark Ferber, Matt Holman, Ingrid Jensen, Ben Kono, Edward Perez, Troy Roberts, Dave Smith and Michael Thomas among others. He has also performed with the Temptations, the Four Tops, Danny Seraphine, Leon Bridges, Hannah Waddingham and Kermit the Frog, and in the orchestra pits at The Music Man and Funny Girl on Broadway.
Born in Utica, New York and raised in Ellicott City, Maryland, Tim's musical education began with piano lessons at age 7, adding the trombone three years later. He studied at the Eastman School of Music and the New England Conservatory, and his primary teachers have been Virginia Manchester (that first piano teacher), Ben Chouinard, Mark Kellogg, John Marcellus, Luis Bonilla, John McNeil, Donny McCaslin and Frank Carlberg.
Tim Shneier plays Michael Rath trombones exclusively.
Recorded by Matt Hayes at Wellspring Sound in Acton, MA in May 2015
Brian Friedland, piano
Isaac Levien, bass
Lee Fish, drums
Tim Shneier teaches classical and jazz trombone, piano and improvisation to students of all ages and experience levels. He takes an individualized approach to working with students based on their own musical interests, while emphasizing the importance of a strong foundation in musical fundamentals and healthy playing habits.
Tim is available for lessons online. For rates and availability, contact Tim through the contact page.
UPCOMING DATES 2022
Besides private engagements and subbing in Broadway pits, Tim can be heard at:
OCT 29: MARLBORO, NY Ed Palermo Big Band at The Falcon | 8pm
NOV 28: NEW YORK, NY Jeremy Beck and the Heavy Duty Horns at Red Lion | 10pm
NOV 30: NEW YORK, NY Jazz Composers Showcase at The Jazz Gallery | 7:30pm
DEC 2: ATLANTIC CITY, NJ The Temptations and The Four Tops at Hard Rock Casino | 8pm
DEC 8: LONG ISLAND CITY, NY Rin Seo Jazz Orchestra at Culture Lab | 7:30pm
DEC 10: NEWARK, NJ The Temptations and The Four Tops at New Jersey Performing Arts Center | 8pm
Contact Tim here for booking or lesson inquiries.