Mr. Nick Drozdoff- “The Best Trumpet Teacher I Never Met”
As the final post in our continuing saga of the importance of Mr. Nick Drozdoff’s Method for Trumpet players, I will share with you how his thought-provoking conclusions have changed my trumpet playing life. After reading his method book and through regular practicing, I have- Increased my upper register by a…
Some Students Will Never Be Forgotten
Few individuals outside the Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Iowa area will recognize the name Diana Blake and this is unfortunate for them for this wonderful lady was and is an inspiration to everyone who knew her. I have never met anyone more dedicated to her students and more gifted in caring…
The Great American Shoot Out (Part 4)- Solo Violin vs. Trumpet
As we continue our challenge to various other instruments and non-trumpet ensembles, this time we look at a wonderful Violin Solo by Adolphe Blanc. The various wide skips to the violin is merely a matter of moving one’s finger from one string to another whereas the same intervals performed by…
Continuing Review of “How to Practice- The Drozdoff Method”
Now that you have learned some background about Nick Drozdoff, I’ll start explaining my situation and share some of the results I have enjoyed after following the suggestions in his method. And if you haven’t read his background, I suggest that you start your homework with our previous posts at…
Learn More About Nick Drozdoff
In order to fully understand the accomplishments of this talented player/educator, I suggest you first read his Bio at….. Bio | Nick Drozdoff Music | United States …and when you are done, come back to our next post and I will try to fill you in on his most recent…
Cyber Monday Special- 10% Discount on “All Orders” at Trumpet Ensemble Music.com
If you are in need of new arrangements for your Brass Ensemble, Cyber Monday is your lucky day! All orders will automatically receive a 10% discount this coming Monday in appreciation for your continued support of our site. No matter how many or type of arrangement/transcription, you will receive an…
A Special Thank You to All Our Supporters
We would like to thank our readers for their continued support and send a special thank you to the sites who have also supported our postings through the years. 20 Best Trumpet Blogs and Websites To Follow in 2022 (feedspot.com) (This site has listed our blog #1 Trumpet Blog every…
Let Me Introduce You To My New Trumpet Coach- Mr. Nick Drozdoff
Some readers may find this statement strange due to the fact that I am 80 years old and hosting a popular trumpet blog. At this age, shouldn’t I know enough about playing the horn to be self-sustaining in my approach to the instrument? Many would find this assumption plausible but…
This Month’s New Arrangements/Transcriptions to https://trumpetensemblemusic.com/
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year- Brass Quintet (Tpts. 1,2, Ho – Trumpet Ensemble Music Jingle Bell Rock- Brass Quintet (Tpts. 1,2, Horn in F, Tbn., Tuba) – Trumpet Ensemble Music Flute Sonata in A major/Vivace- Trumpet Trio w/Bass – Trumpet Ensemble Music Jesus Paid it All- Trumpet…
The Great American Shoot Out (Part 3)- Solo Flute vs. Trumpet Trio & Double Bass
Transforming a Baroque Flute solo to a Trumpet Ensemble was a real challenge. It began as a Trumpet Duet but quickly changed to a trio primarily because of the constant playing which gave the advantage to the flute over the Trumpet. The next hurdle was to musically divide the three…