The SlideKick Story

Hi! I’m Joel — trombonist, software engineer, and the inventor of SlideKick™. I’ve been playing trombone since 1995, and somehow, I still manage to pinch my hand in the slide. It hurts. Sometimes it even draws blood.

As a software engineer, I spend a lot of time fixing bugs — so I figured it was time to fix this one, too. I bought a 3D printer, taught myself 3D modeling, and created SlideKick™: a simple, snap-on accessory that keeps your hand safely out of the pinch zone. When compared to most other slide covers or slide guards, this is smaller, lighter, and you hardly notice it on the horn!

Whether you're just starting out, teaching students, or playing professionally, SlideKick™ can help prevent those all-too-familiar slide-related injuries. Our product is for professional trombonists, trombone students, and makes an excellent gift for the trombone players in your life.

Check it out — and if you have any feedback, suggestions, or wild trombone stories, I’d love to hear them!