Could Meditation Help In Playing the Trumpet?

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A Little Information and History about Meditating Meditation is many things to many people. Some think it is a religious experience. Some think it is a cult. And some, including your author are aware of its benefits to better health. I will try to summarize the technique and benefits of meditation as completely as I can in this post. Meditation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The term meditation refers to a broad variety of practices (much like the term sports), which range from techniques designed to promote relaxation, contacting spiritual guides, building internal energy (chi, ki, prana, etc.), receiving psychic…

Which is more important in the development of a student- the teacher or the environment? Part 2

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The importance of personal contact on a regular basis cannot be over stated for the concentrated time given on a one to one basis is fundamental in the concept of private lessons. During a lesson, the instructor is able to listen, evaluate and make recommendations to the student drawing from the instructor’s personal experience. This one on one environment in most cases builds confidence in the student and the knowledge shared can be of great benefit to the student. Private lessons can be a non-threatening encounter where the students problems are observed, analyzed and through carefully planned assignments, improve the…

Which is more important in the musical development of a student- the teacher or the environment?

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This post has not come easily for I’m not sure that I will be able to articulate my thoughts effectively. The ultimate goal will be to cause thought, evaluation and deep reflection on a very debatable issue which is “Does a student’s improvement depend on the ability of the teacher, or is success more dependent on competition from the student’s environment”? One of the greatest benefits of advanced age coupled with retirement is the fact that one has time to sit back and reflect on issues which are seemingly important to the retiree, even if not as important to his/her…

How to Get Established in a New Area

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After relocating to a new area, whether it be for employment, school, or just to move, we are faced with a similar problem- How do I get established in this new area? For a musician to get established is different from other activities. If you want to play baseball, you visit the cities Recreation Department. If you were active in your local Boy Scouts programs, you make calls to that organization. But where do you go and who do you contact to start playing music with others on your instrument in these new surroundings? To a seasoned veteran, we have…

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Make Your Own Mouthpiece Buzzing Adapter

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As you can see from the photo, my first Mouthpiece Buzzing Adapter was assembled many years ago, long before the more popular ones came on the market. I ran across mine this morning by accident and thought it would be an interesting project for you do-it-your-selfers out there. As close as I can remember, I put this one together about 30 years ago out of old trumpet parts. At that time, it was the only one that I knew of and it worked very well, and still does. There are commercially designed and manufactured models of the basic concept and…

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Day 24 of comeback

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Repeat the “20 Minutes Warmup” but this time continue up to a high “E”. Then continue back down when the recording descends. Repeat the “20 Minutes Warmup” Download Arpeggio Study material Arpeggio Study Play Arpeggio recording. Listen to the first line and repeat each exercise. Repeat Arpeggio Study. Download this finger exercise and repeat the trumpet on the recording. Finger Exercises

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Day 23 of comeback

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Repeat the “20 Minutes Warmup” but this time continue up to a high “E”. Then continue back down when the recording descends. Repeat the “20 Minutes Warmup” Download Arpeggio Study material Arpeggio Study Play Arpeggio recording. Listen to the first line and repeat each exercise. Begin on page 59 of the Arbans Complete Concervitory Method. Start the recording and listen to the first line, then begin playing the second line. Play to the end of the recording.. Notice that the exercises with 32nd notes are omitted. Be sure to slur everything. Download this finger exercise and repeat the trumpet on…

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Day 22 of comeback

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Repeat the “20 Minutes Warmup” but this time continue up to a high “E”. Then continue back down when the recording descends. Repeat the “20 Minutes Warmup” Download Arpeggio Study material Arpeggio Study Play Arpeggio recording. Listen to the first line and repeat each exercise. Begin on page 59 of the Arbans Complete Concervitory Method. Start the recording and listen to the first line, then begin playing the second line. Play to the end of the recording.. Notice that the exercises with 32nd notes are omitted. Be sure to slur everything. Download this finger exercise and repeat the trumpet on…

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