Motivate-verb 1. inspire, drive, stimulate, provoke, lead, move, cause, prompt, stir, trigger, set off, induce, arouse, prod, get going, instigate, impel, actuate, give incentive to, inspirit His hard work was motivated by a need to achieve. 2. stimulate, drive, inspire, stir, arouse, get going, galvanize, incentive How do you motivate…
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Update on Stand Lights
When a new product comes on the market, I usually approach it with abounding skepticism for it seems everyone has the best product and the best deal for every unsuspecting customer. But, when I was shown the Aria music stand light a few weeks ago, I knew I had to…
How We Breath
Introduction is not required.
Don Smith- One Of The Greats
Don Smith passed away February 13, 2010 after an extended battle with cancer. Don was born July 15, 1934 in Los Angeles, California. To the younger trumpet players, the name Don Smith may not register, but to the veteran musicians, the name is spoken with great reverence for this was…
What Is The Difference Between New Orleans and Chicago Dixieland Jazz?
What Is The Difference Between New Orleans and Chicago Dixieland Jazz? The quickest answer to that question would be 930 miles. From a musical standpoint it is much more complicated and for that reason I will try to simplify it for you. Traditional New Orleans style of Dixieland usually include…
Patching Old Horns For Pennies
After many years of dedicated service, an instrument can start looking its age. The once bright and shiny surfaces begin to fade and the once shiny silver or polished brass areas where we hold the instrument begins to tarnish. One of your solutions for this situation could be to send…
It Could Only Happen In Branson!
If you have ever visited Branson, Missouri, you might have enjoyed a frozen desert at Andy’s Frozen Custard. This small yet well know establishment has been praised for many years and to thank all who have supported their store, they offer free Sundays once a year. This past Saturday just…
Every Entrance Begins on the note “C”
Have you ever had this experience? Your first note begins on a low “G” and ascends to a “D” above high “C”? Or Your first note is a high “C” and ends on a low “G” below the staff? If you find it easy to play first note, but have…
How a Trumpet Mouthpiece Is Made
Here is another interesting video which illustrates how our instrument and accessories are made. This time we see, from the beginning to the end, a trumpet mouthpiece, hand made at the Taylor instrument factory.
The Trumpet Whisper Key and How It’s Used
Many times education can more easily be digested through humor. ATTENTION ! “DO NOT TAKE ANY OF THIS SERIOUSLY”! But… do listen to it carefully for there are things in it that you might miss; such as his position as 3rd alternate trumpet in a brass quintet (quintets only have…