Jazz Is Alive and Well in Sherman, Texas…

written by Bruce Chidester on January 7, 2025

If you have not spent some time in Sherman, Texas, you have missed an event that you would have remembered for the rest of your life. If you are a Jazz fan and have not experienced the amazing collection of Jazz memorabilia in Sherman, Texas, you are not a true Jazz fan! If you think you know a lot about the history of Jazz, you are delusional! I encourage you to experience a true transformation back to the time of the big bands, tight Jazz combos and the legacy, history and “feel” of America’s only true art form. You need…

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Is There A God and Can He Perform Miracles? Part 2

written by Bruce Chidester

After reading our first post, Is There A God and Can He Perform Miracles? Part 1 – Trumpet Blog , some may ask why these miraculous changes occurred? Were they simple coincidences or is there actually power in prayer? Only each individual will be able to answer this question. But,…

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Is There A God and Can He Perform Miracles? Part 1

written by Bruce Chidester

The past year has had many unexpected turns which can test one’s faith and understanding of life. April of last year began unexpectedly when it was discovered that my wife had developed cancer in her right eye. After its extraction we were faced with the saddening fact that the cancer…

Pounding Pain In The Back Of The Brain Continued

written by Bruce Chidester

Read first…. Pounding Pain In The Back Of The Brain – Trumpet Blog Today was a very productive day with a specialist responsible for CT scanning my complete circulatory system. While spending three hours on an examination table in my local Dr’s. Office, I gained additional information on why high,…

Free Sheet Music- Practical studies for the CORNET (and TRUMPET)

written by Bruce Chidester

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Brandt Study #1- Progressive Range Exercise by Pops McLaughlin

written by Bruce Chidester

Here is an interesting way to increase your high range using the first Etude from Etudes for Trumpet: Orchestra Etudes and Last Etudes by Vassily Brandt Learn it once and keep practicing it higher. Thanks Pops Brandt 1

A Little Air Plane Humor

written by Bruce Chidester

Basic Music Theory

written by Bruce Chidester

For those who have not had much music theory, I hope this may answer some of your questions. If you still have questions, feel free to leave them in the comment section and I will try to answer them. Basic Music Theory

Let Condensation Be Your Guide

written by Bruce Chidester

I was reminded of something I observed several decades ago, but unfortunately I forgot it until this past week. “The more condensation you generate, the better you are playing”. To many of you this statement makes no sense at all. To some, this statement will generate some questions and to…

The Best 19:20 Exercise Every Written For Trumpet…..Period!

written by Bruce Chidester

You might ask why I was so bold to make that statement and I will defend my words with this observation which began more than three decades ago in Cedar Falls, Iowa. 1. Chromatic scales are the most gradual intervals on any instrument. 2. Equal amounts of playing and resting…

And How Was Your Day?

written by Bruce Chidester

Today I was scheduled for a nuclear stress test by my heart doctor. This is common for anyone having a heart attack but today did not go as well as I had hoped. For those who have not had the pleasure of this life changing experience, let me share with…

Mr. “Bud” Brisbois- Charles City High School Fine Arts Festival 1969

written by Bruce Chidester

From time to time I will post recordings of live concerts which need to be shared. This is one of them. Charles City, Iowa has always been one of the very best music programs in Iowa and possibly in the country. I hope you can appreciate the level of music…

Ear Training Through Meditation Background Music- Part 1

written by Bruce Chidester

As a Transcendental Meditation practitioner, I ran across something very helpful while trying to improve your musical ear training. Hearing, recognizing and duplicating a pitch on your instrument is what we will be demonstrating. Step 1. Bring up this YouTube site-tep 1.

No Words Needed

written by Bruce Chidester