Which Comes First, Technique or Musicality?
This question is much like the chicken or the egg issue. Which should be taught first? One camp believes that without technique, nothing can be played and the other camp asks the question “what good is technique if it isn’t musical”. Both have their cases and in this post I…
Broadening the Trumpet Horizon- “River Dance Suite” for Two Trumpets, Guitar & Bass
I thought some of you might enjoy something a little different…….
The Perfect Lesson Plan #4- Professional Players
Some may question my wisdom on offering suggestions on practice routines to professionals and it seems like a reasonable conclusion. In spite of my lack of concern for accosting negative remarks, I will continue towards my goal for continued perfection in the trumpet world anyway. If you are a professional…
The Perfect Lesson Plan #3- High School Player
At this level of development, the expectations and requirements are similar to the Junior High student with a few exceptions. Foremost at this level is the added amount of performing such as in jazz bands, concert bands, marching bands, all-region and all-state tryouts and as well as solo/ensemble performances. At…
The Perfect Lesson Plan #2- Junior High School level player
At this point in your advancement as a trumpet player you should now be able to play with a good tone, know all of the fingerings used on your instrument and have a decent range (a solid A to the C just above the staff) and a reasonable amount of…
The Perfect Lesson Plan #1 “Absolute Beginner”
When first beginning to play trumpet, your expectations are usually high and the amount of energy spent also indicates your desire to succeed. Unfortunately ones desires and expectations sometimes are higher than ones ability. Too many times we are told, “You can do anything if you try hard enough”, which…
Make Your Own Mouthpiece Puller for Pennies!
This is something we all could make and have sitting around for those unexpected moments in our lives.
Please Identify!
Anyone have an idea as to the story behind this one?
Solving your Jazz and Legit Mouthpiece Problems
On one day you are playing Brahms in an orchestra and the next you are playing Kenton in a club and the choice of sound is becoming a problem. One requires a soft and gentile timbre and the other a more edgy tone with an increased high range. One solution…