From time to time our readers submit very helpful information to our site as exemplified by this one from Jen Houck – Bath tub for washing trumpets and another more recently from Felice Sobrero – External mute.. I enjoy learning from others and for that reason, I will be hosting…
These posts are written by: Bruce Chidester
John J. Haynie Tribute Concert- Friday, April 28, 2017
To many, the name John J. Haynie may not register as a well-known individual, but to knowing trumpet players, the mere mention brings remembrances of a great teacher and world class cornet player. Mr. Haynie was the teacher and good friend to hundreds of outstanding trumpet players around the world.…
Starting Over…..again. Part 5
“VB70G. Sound Blankets Producers Choice* did as advertised”. After a simple installation of 5 heavy duty hooks, all I had to do was hang the blanket over the window. After checking the sound level at the curb, in front of our home, we decided that the amount of transferred trumpet…
Starting Over…..again. Part 4
While still continuing to find a workable solution to my noise problem in our new house, it dawned on me to search the internet for remedies. Within seconds I had many suggestions as to how to deaden the sound transfer traveling through my large front windows. These choices ranged from…
Starting Over…..again. Part 3
We succeeded with the practice mute in lowering the dbs. transferred to the outside of my house. Unfortunately, I hate playing with one stuck in my bell so we must move on to another alternative. One highly recommended piece of equipment is the sE Electronics Reflexion Filter PRO Portable Vocal…
Starting Over…..again. Part 2
The problem I am currently facing is that the room I am now practicing in does not contain the noise (volume) at which I practice. As mentioned in our first post on this subject, the large windows are wonderful for viewing my front yard but fall far short for containing…
Starting Over….again.
Previous music studio in Branson Now that my wife and I have finally opened and disposed of 90% of the moving boxes we escorted from Branson, Missouri to Denton, Texas, I found it necessary to begin practicing again after a three week hiatus. My enthusiasm was peaking and my chops…
So……….you’re thinking about buying a Flugelhorn….
The trumpet is popular, the cornet is gaining in favor and now we need to push the flugel in our country.
Free- 30 Trios by Wilhelm Wurm
30 Free Trios
It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This!
Randy Brecker, Chuck Findley, Arturo Sandoval and Byron Stripling CHEROKEE!