Find your Rhythm

Thomas Abercrombie is a New York City based professional trumpeter, music therapist, and co-founder of Third Wind Music Center. With more than 15 years of experience as a performing musician, Thomas has built a career spanning Austin, New York City, and New Orleans.

Thomas studied jazz at the University of Texas, developing a strong foundation in performance, improvisation, arranging, and ensemble leadership. He later earned his master’s degree in Music Therapy from New York University, combining his musical background with clinical training and becoming a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT). His professional experience includes extensive work in psychiatric and community settings, where he uses music to support expression, connection, creativity, and personal growth.

Through Third Wind Music Center, Thomas brings together his experience as a musician, clinician, and educator to support artists and create meaningful opportunities for collaboration and creative development. His vision is to build a platform that values both the artistic craft of music and its ability to connect people and communities.

Steven Holzer is a professional musician, audio engineer, educator, and co-founder of Third Wind Music Center. After moving from Arizona to NYC in 2013, Steven went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Trumpet and Tuba Performance, as well as a Master’s degree in music education, both from New York University. In 2015, Steven began his career as an audio engineer and now continues this work through his record label, Third Wind Records.

An experienced music educator, Steven has been teaching private lessons, group classes, and workshops for 18 years, including guest lectures at the National Association for Music Educators and NYU. Steven is passionate about music as a way to meditate and find your true inner-voice. Through facilitating recording sessions, creating live performance events, and teaching workshops, Steven will support all participants in finding wisdom and purpose through music. 

Oz McClamrock is a professional musician and music educator, as well as a co-founder of Third Wind Music Center. Oz has been performing professionally across New York State and beyond for over a decade, and is currently very active in the New York music scene as a saxophonist specializing in jazz and commercial music. He has also been educating young musicians for 8 years, with experience in the NYC Department of Education as well as teaching with several music workshops.

Oz’s musical and educational philosophies are based on the belief that music should not focus on following a strict set of guidelines, but on finding one’s own unique voice and truly enjoying and immersing oneself in the art of making music. His lessons and workshops support the idea of music being original, flexible, collaborative, and simply fun, helping musicians and vocalists of all ages to develop a greater sense of self-confidence, self-acceptance, and overall personal growth.