Hi, I’m Dr. Logan Chopyk — trombonist, educator, and proud member of San Diego’s music community. I currently serve on the music faculty at Point Loma Nazarene University, and I spent 10 years performing with the San Diego Symphony. Over the past 20 years, I’ve taught brass players of every age, from elementary beginners to university majors and professional musicians. My students are known for their world-class tone and positive attitudes. 

My Background

🎓 Education

• Doctor of Music, Indiana University, Bloomington

• Master of Music, Northwestern University

• Bachelor of Arts in Music, UCLA

🎶 Performance Career

• San Diego Symphony trombonist (10 years)

• Guest trombonist with Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Grand Teton Music Festival New World Symphony.

• Principal Trombone of Columbus Indiana Philharmonic and Elgin Symphony Orchestra

• Presidio Brass Quintet member

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

• 20 years of private teaching and ensemble coaching

• Adjunct Professor of Music, Point Loma Nazarene University

• Music Faculty, University of San Diego

• Former Rancho Bernardo High School and Bernardo Heights Middle School Trombone Coach

• Guest lecturer at Slide School, Central Washington University, William Jewell College, etc.

• Specialized training in Musicians' Wellness and Pedagogy with Jan Kagarice