This team is full-service! You get the tools, guidance and coaching you need to make your business successful! I had been working on making my online business work and just had trickling low ticket sales for close to a decade, and within the first month after joining Paul and his team, I made my first high-ticket sale! Within two months of running paid traffic, I had a $19k month!!!
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Esteban A.
From Uncertain to Unstoppable—Thanks to Paul’s Mentorship
My experience with Paul the Trombonist has been nothing short of life-changing. From day one, I felt supported by a team that truly cares. You’re guided every step of the way, and the process works—if you’re willing to put in the effort.
I’ve always wanted to own my own business, and now I do. With Paul’s mentorship, I built something from the ground up, and there’s nothing more gratifying than knowing it’s mine. What’s even more meaningful is that I now get to help other musicians through my work—something I’ve always wanted to do, but didn’t know how to turn into a business until now.
The skills I’ve gained, the mindset shift, and the clarity around my purpose have all been priceless. This isn’t a magic shortcut—it’s real, with real results. For me, it’s been the best decision I’ve ever made.
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Amy G.
Working with Paul has been amazing
Working with Paul has been amazing. I have been in 3 of his Programs. Passion Builders, 7 Figure Club and now Platinum. He truly cares about our success as his students and running a business using his model has changed my life. I’m working with motivated, committed students and building a community around the music I love.
Yes, it’s hard work. You have to be prepared to take action but the support is amazing and Paul and his team always go the extra mile for us.
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Julie V.
BEST Decision I've Ever Made
Making the decision to be mentored by Paul has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life! Not only have I learned fundamental business skills through his mentorship, but I’ve also gained powerful insights and completely shifted my mindset about money.
Paul is not only an incredible mentor but also a truly kind and genuine person who deeply cares about his students' success. He is paving the way for musicians to learn essential business skills that music schools fail to teach, making it possible for them to build rich and abundant lives.
This program is NOT for people who are closed-minded or unwilling to take the leap. But if you are ready to commit, go for it—expect your life to change!
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Harrisson B.
I took the leap into Paul’s World and it has change my life for the better
I took the leap into Paul’s World on September 24 last year. At the time, I was nervous and unsure if it was the right move, but looking back, it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
When I joined, I had just moved from Australia to the U.S. at 24 years old, chasing my dream. Money was tight, and after so many job interviews, the only “day gig” I could land was a teaching job at a local music store with just one student…..I constantly questioned whether I could afford to keep going.
But within a few months of joining Paul’s World, everything started to shift.
The insight, knowledge, and personal growth I’ve gained from this journey have been invaluable—far beyond what I paid for. More than just business strategies, it gave me the mindset, confidence, and support I needed to turn things around.
Now, instead of worrying about how long I can sustain my dream, I’m investing in my music career, helping musicians worldwide who are serious about improving, and building something that truly makes a difference in the world.
If you’re hesitating because of fear, just know that real success only comes when you take the leap of faith. Moving overseas on my own was terrifying, but every step led me here, and I couldn’t be more grateful. I can’t wait to see where this journey takes me next.
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Joseph R.
Paul is the most sincere and genuine mentor I’ve ever worked with
Being mentored by Paul has been one of the best decisions of my life. I’ve never met a more genuine person that truly cares about helping musicians change their life for the better. He’s an incredibly experienced business owner and mentor that always goes above and beyond for his clients. I’ve never felt more welcomed, empowered, and inspired than I have being a mentee of Paul’s. If you’re on the fence just know he’s the real deal!
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Pyramid A.
I chose not to participate in this program.
All I can advise is watch out. As someone who has created a successful career in various aspects of the music industry, there is no way in the world that I would ever encourage anyone who teaches music to perhaps become rich through their coaching at the cost of over $10,000.
The advertising suggests that a music teacher can reach a 6 or even 7 figure income by teaching music and gain students who participate in group sessions at the students cost of over $4000? I am sure they must have small print disclaimers somewhere in order to avoid hearing from the FTC.
As part of their advertising to further lure you in to a Zoom meeting, they might share some first names of participants who have significantly increased their net-worth by enrolling themselves as music educators in this unique program.
The marketing strategy is called "Mastermind". You can look it up. It is utilized by several online educational marketing companies similar to this one. Rather than spell it out "School", They spell it "Skool" or something similar.
Perhaps there have been a few verifiable successes, but it is difficult to make a fair assessment with the information they provide and what I was able to learn on my own. During the zoom meeting, they only provide first names of people supposedly in the program who they tell you are making a lot of money, no contact phone numbers or emails as they do not divulge such information. (must be very secret I guess). Only first names? Really now. Heck, if their enrolled music teachers are making so much money, have such an amazing reputation though the success of students who spend thousands of dollars to participate in their group sessions, you'd think the instructor's names would be all over the Internet and there would be a line of students looking to accomplish their hopes of greatly improving their musicianship and skill by spending over 4K to join these group sessions.
I can not of course tell you what to do with your money. All I can do is provide advice that might save you some.
Oh, I almost forgot to mention that on the last Zoom meeting I had with a Paul the Trombonist recruiter which was a disaster, the guy thought that he had disconnected at the end of the call but he didn't and he talked to I guess his recruitment coach who unbeknown to me, was listening in and said some things regarding "folks like him" (meaning me), who (for darn good reasons), share similar skepticism. I had rightfully asked the recruiter if he was on a commission basis and he said that "Paul takes good care of me". The guy was obviously on commission and the woman he continued talking to after he thought we disconnected was providing him advice as to handling recruitment calls and said some negative things about "our types". Really now!. I heard it all! Shame on them.
Instead of spending over 10 grand of your hard earned cash with this program, (I would use another descriptive word but won't), invest a whole lot less by investing in yourself through your own internet marketing, advertising and branding.
If you are indeed a true educator and sincerely committed to making a difference in the lives of others through the transfer of knowledge and experience, then you are not doing it to become rich. A decent living? Sure. But a millionaire or close to it?
There are several entrepreneurs who take advantage of people's desire to learn, succeed and generate great wealth through their magical formula and you can't blame them. Perhaps they themselves are gaining significant wealth by doing so and if it works, and their client base agrees, then more power to them. I am as you should be, very skeptical. Your money in my opinion, is better spent on something else. Take care and go ahead and make some music!
Additional info.. Just added.
I signed up for another Zoom call by a guy who claimed to have the founder of Senora Guitar enroll in his online coaching class and that's is how Senora Guitar started, from one of these "Mastermind" courses. He stated that Senora Guitars is a 6M/ yr business and touted his own music instructor course as the key to their success.
These online coaching courses are crawling out of the woodwork all with the identical game plan and price tag. Like they all graduated the same class on the same day and went out to employ what they learned. What a racket! STAY AWAY You do not need to enroll in any of these "Skools" to become an accomplished musician! Truly!
Response from PaulthetrombonistSep 1, 2025
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. While we respect everyone’s right to form opinions, we do want to clarify for readers that you were never a student in our program, nor did you go through the training we offer.
We work with music educators who are looking to build scalable and profitable online coaching businesses—not by “getting rich quick,” but by applying proven business principles that have been working across industries for decades.
The pricing structure reflects the level of coaching, systems, and support we provide. It’s not for everyone. But for those who want to stop trading time for dollars, reach more students online, and charge what they’re truly worth, it’s a game-changer. Many of our members are now full-time business owners, supporting their families through music in a way they never thought possible.
We use enrollment periods, program caps, and premium positioning to help our members create demand and attract high-quality students. The “Mastermind” model you mentioned isn’t a gimmick — it’s a well-established framework used by educators, consultants, and leaders in every field.
Regarding your experience on a Zoom call, we sincerely apologize if anything came across the wrong way. Our team is passionate about helping people, and we’re always working to improve how we communicate with potential members. We appreciate the feedback and have already addressed it internally.
At the end of the day, our community is made up of real music educators who have made real transformations. We’ll continue focusing on helping them succeed.
We wish you the best in your journey and hope you continue making great music.
— The Passion Builders Team
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Sophie A.
Paul and his team are AMAZING
Paul and his team are amazing - they lead you step by step in your growth. Being a part of his program has been, literally, life-changing.