I want to  tell a story about the time I got embarrassed by my band director in college, but before I do, I have to give a little history. I've been playing trumpet since I was eight years old, and something that I observed is that on certain performance days, certain teachers are a lot more...

Unleash the Magical Sound of the Trumpet Plunger Mute

In this blog post, we're going to explore the secrets behind creating that iconic "wah wah" sound you've heard in classic jazz and even the Charlie Brown cartoons.

Getting Started: Choosing the Right Plunger

Before we start creating magic, you...

Your trumpet sound is the audible manifestation of your soul. So I have a question for you. How much attention are you giving your trumpet sound?

It's very easy to overlook your sound. Most players do because we're very attracted to the fast notes and the high notes and everything in...

Here Are Two Simple Ways To Improve Your Trumpet Sound.  Don't Sleep On These Tips.

The video provides tips on improving sound as a trumpet player, including listening to recordings, developing sound fundamentals through exercises like long tones, lip slurs, and articulation studies, and...

Over the last few years, in news interviews you will see celebrities writing letters to their younger self to give them advice.  I decided to write a letter to myself about how to become a better trumpet player and a musician overall.  

Here are some tips that I would like to share...

Would you like to learn how to play lip bends on trumpet?

If you want to learn how to master the art of bending notes on trumpet, then you're in the right place. I'm going to teach you the technique today in this video. This technique allows you to be expressive in your...

 Pedal tones are a type of exercise used by trumpet players to improve their playing and overall musicianship. These exercises are played in the lower register of the trumpet and involve sustained notes played with a relaxed embouchure.

Learning to play the trumpet can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience for people of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned musician looking to add a new instrument to your repertoire or a complete beginner looking to pick up a new hobby, the trumpet is a great choice. In this blog post, we'll...