In everyone’s life, there are things which we hold dear. It might be a sunset shared by a loved one. It might have been a soft touch from a very special persons hand upon yours. But to a trumpet player, it’s always that perfect trumpet. This is where my story…
These posts are written by: Bruce Chidester
Bill Chase……we miss you.
I saw his last concert. His plane crashed only an hour or so after his last note ended in the hall. What a loss. We miss you Bill…..
Now That’s Enthusiasm!
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As If We Dont Have Enough Valves Already!
Professor David Hickman is a very well respected trumpet teacher as well as a fine trumpet player. His newest project has been working with Clifford Blackburn to develop and make available a new five valve trumpet. In this video he demonstrates the versatility of this new horn and explains its…
ON LINE TRUMPET LESSONS- #6 RESULTS FROM SERVEY (8/11/14)
As the responses to our survey continue to trickle in, I will keep you up-to-date as to the most requested areas to address when improving our trumpet playing. At the present time, here are the results listed from the most important to the least important. Extremely important High Range Flexibility…
On Line Trumpet Lessons- #5 Which areas of your trumpet playing need the most improvement?
If I were asked to name just one area most trumpet players seem to request assistance, it would overwhelmingly be high range playing. Every player seems to be consumed with this area of their playing. This is true even with players who are able to easily play well above high…
On Line Trumpet Lessons- #4 Making Your Final Decision
Now it is time to decide on which format and eventually on your chosen instructor. To help you finalize your decision, I have listed a few criterion which may help you decide. Which format best suites your needs? Skype Lessons YouTube Lessons DVD Lessons Subscription Lessons Subscription Lessons with additional…
On Line Trumpet Lessons- #3 Typical Online lesson examples
Skype lesson examples #1 Cost of lesson- per hour $45 Topics covered- Fundamental Technique (embouchure, breathing, tone production, tonguing, etc.) Style (phrasing, interpretation, genre-specific practices, etc.) Endurance and Range. Endorsements- None Levels of instruction- All #2 Cost of lesson- Beginning to Intermediate $50 for 30-45 minutes Intermediate to Advanced $70…
On Line Trumpet Lessons- #2 Different Forms of Delivery
Now that we have given our readers a little background on the development of distant education, it is time to dig deeper into what is currently used as a method of delivery to the student. Listed below are a few of the methods of delivery instructors are currently using on…
On Line Trumpet Lessons- #1 Introduction & Background
Before On Line anything, the term used for similar instruction was called Distance Education. Distance Education was used years ago to describe any material taught in locations other than the traditional class room setting. Distance Education included Extension Classes taught off campus in nearby communities and was also offered with…