Much can be learned by viewing interviews such as this one. In 1997, David Frost interviewed Wynton at his home and discussed jazz, practicing, pop culture and his career in music.

Be able to play all of the material listed below; Tone and flexibility All of Earl Irons “27 Groups of Exercises” Charles Colin’s “Advanced Lip Flexibilities” Valve technique and range exercises Herbert L. Clarke’s “Technical Studies For The Cornet” Walter M. Eby’s “Scientific Method for Cornet and Trumpet- Part 4” (professional) Sight reading and etude playing Arban’s [...]

Areas to be developed by more advanced players and comeback players- Tone and flexibility Valve technique and range exercises Sight reading and etude playing Ensemble playing Always be preparing a new solo The attached material will give you specific exercises to use in order to begin to develop the areas listed above. Download lesson material here- Lesson plans for More Advanced Solo for Comeback [...]

Areas to be developed by younger players and comeback players- Tone and flexibility Valve technique and range exercises Sight reading and etude playing Ensemble playing Always be preparing a new solo The attached material will give you specific exercises to use in order to begin to develop the areas listed above. Lesson Plan II Sight reading and etude playing

We have all had private lessons at some time in our lives and, in most cases, realize the importance of this experience. Unfortunately we are sometimes left to our own schedules or are in an area which does not include competent teachers and for that reason I wanted to address this problem. Studying with a competent teacher is very important if only because you are forced to practice regularly. There [...]

The suppression experienced by our lowly cornet has been present for many, many years as indicated by this famous letter from Herbert L. Clark, sent to Elden L.Benge dated January 13, 1921. Additional cornet enthusiasts have drug their feet in supporting the modern trumpet as stated by cornet enthusiast professor A.O. Peterson who is quoted in this booklet the Cornet, “The trumpet will never become [...]

No explanations needed…. AGENT: a character who resents performers getting 90% of his salary. ARRANGER: a guy who writes to support a drinking habit. BALLET: an art form for people with eating disorders. BANDSTAND: the area furthest away from an electrical outlet. BIG BAND: nowadays, an aggregation consisting of two musicians. BROADWAY PIT [...]

This is the second part of a very important interview with Mr. Botti. As I mentioned before, “This should be required viewing for all musicians regardless of age or instrument”. Mr. Botti gives many thought provoking illustrations pertaining to music as well as his life experiences. Share this with your friends for there is something for all of us to learn from this great performer. video [...]

The world is currently blessed with talented musicians and this interview with Chris Botti, even though it is quite long, should be required viewing for every musician, regardless of age, experience or instrument. This is Part 1 of a two part interview which should be viewed by all musicians. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Taken from Mr. Botti’s Web site….. Since the [...]

We have had a few questions about an easier way to transcribe solos and copy arrangements off recordings and I will share a few tips which will make this laborious and time consuming process a little easier. Start with our old friend Audacity or any other recording program which is able to reduce digitally the tempo of your recording without changing the pitch. Step #1. Record the solo or arrangement [...]