Click on Picture to enlarge. We are very proud of Susan’s accomplishments and have all benefited from knowing her. Not only is she an outstanding musician, but Susan is one of the most kind and caring person I have ever known. WAY TO GO SUZY!
Look what greeted us when we returned to an old club we had played just a few months earlier. More on this issue can be found at this previous site….. http://www.thetrumpetblog.com/guess-whos-stealing-our-gigs-now/
Check out previous posts on this topic http://www.thetrumpetblog.com/american-pride/ http://www.thetrumpetblog.com/american-pride-part-2/ http://www.thetrumpetblog.com/american-pride-3/
We all have had moments when something pops into our minds which is disturbing enough to keep us up at night and for me, this is one of those moments. Several weeks ago, while searching for topics for this blog, I came across a video produced by Mr. Dave Monette. I first met Mr. Monette many years ago while he was visiting our campus and was very impressed with his knowledge, personality and his obvious passion for the trumpet. As I have stated in more than one blog, I have a great deal of respect for this man and for…
When you think you have seen everything, along comes something new. In this case it is a trumpet made entirely of wood. When I say entirely, I mean just that as even the valve springs are fabricated from wood.
Now that we have recovered from the last post pertaining to many different areas in which one can make a living in music, it is time to focus our attention on two of the most common was to support yourself. Establishing and sustaining yourself in these musical areas- Teaching Teaching can take many forms such as a(n)….. • classroom music teacher in an elementary/ middle and high school • a professor at a university • instructor in a music store • free-lance teacher in a school system • online instructor on the internet • teacher in your own studio •…
To my knowledge, this question has never been addressed, and some may wonder what difference does it make anyway? As some of you may know already, your host has been performing regularly on trombone. In fact more on trombone than on trumpet this month. As a new member of the low brass family, I have recognized several distinct differences in not only playing styles but also character differences between the two instruments and their players. One striking difference is the fact that trombone players seem to be able to play longer phrases than trumpet players. When trying to make the…
Once upon a time in a land far away, lived a very talented musician who longed for the opportunity to play his instrument and actually get paid to do so. Oh what visions of grandeur passed through his/her head as he/she dedicated his/her every waking hour to practicing his/her favorite instrument. Years past and slowly his/her ambition became a reality. “This is why I have dedicated me life to my instrument. This is finally the payback I have dreamed of”. Then, while performing with one of the Holiday On Ice show, he/she was asked if he/she ( don’t you get…
Now that we have covered a few of the elements used to build a cohesive and interesting improvised solo, I felt it necessary to establish a little of the history behind jass (original spelling). I found this yesterday and believe this is the only video I have found which actually features Paul Whitman speaking on camera. Most may find the Beer commercials a little boring but even those are a very good example as to how far we have improved in cooperate advertising.