Repeat the “20 Minutes Warmup” but this time continue up to a high “E”. Then continue back down when the recording descends. 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. Begin at the beginning of the first exercise in the Earl Irons 27 Groups of Exercises and continue to the end of the recording. Listen to each exercise and then repeat the…

Repeat the “20 Minutes Warmup” but this time continue up to a high “E”. Then continue back down when the recording descends. Begin with the Second Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet. Start the recording and listen to the first line, then begin playing the second line. Play to the end of the recording..

Repeat the “20 Minutes Warmup” but this time continue up to a high “E”. Then continue back down when the recording descends. Begin with the First Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet. Start the recording and listen to the first line, then begin playing the second line and continue until you reach the end of the recording.

Repeat the “20 Minutes Warmup” but this time continue up to a high “E”. Then continue back down when the recording descends. Begin with the First Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet. Start the recording and listen to the first line, then begin playing the second line and continue until you reach the exercise #59.

Repeat the “20 Minutes Warmup” but this time continue up to a high “D” and repeat as you did to high “C”. Then continue back down when the recording descends to the high “D”. You will need the following to continue with this practice routine- First Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet by Robert Getchell Second Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet by Robert Getchell 27 Groups of Exercises by Earl Irons Arban Complete Conservitory Method Technical Studies for the Cornet by H.L. Clarke 100 Studies by Ernest Saches Begin with the First Book of Practical…

My first practice focuses on one of the best exercises I have ever developed which is well known to my students as the “20 Minute Chromatic Warmup”. The whole concept of my practice routine is to “rest as much as you play”. Through this method the player is forced to “use, yet not abuse” his/her embouchure. I have included my regular warm up exercise which includes the pre-recorded example to be followed throughout the exercise. How to use the recording- • Start the recording • At the end of each scale, repeat the same material • Slur every note •…

Take my New Year’s challenge and develop strong chops in 30 days…… For the past several years I have been plagued with continuous health problems which have limited my ability and desire to practice on a regular basis. It started five years ago with damage to my left shin which produced severe nerve damage to that area requiring me to be on a pain killer (Gabapentin) for the past five years. Then while performing on a show in Branson (see photo above) three years ago, I sustained a heart attack which required several procedures which included medications as well as…

The reason we are motivated can vary for each individual’s situation is different. My motivation to practice my chosen instrument may be much different than yours but this individual motivation is what forces us to spend countless hours in a practice room pounding out boring exercises day after day. My motivation for practicing is the fear that my playing would not be acceptable to my listener. To miss one note seems to diminish my value as a musician in my mind. This stems from my early days while growing up in Moline, Illinois. My parents, although interested, were the old…