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.