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Are you struggling to play above the staff? Do your lips become brittle and unresponsive after difficult forte passages? Are you still searching for more endurance and power? Do you want a full sound that will carry over a full 18-piece arrangement? I can help you. I’ve experienced every problem that young trumpet players will…
A Traditional Bullfighting Song La Virgen de la Macarena is a traditional bullfighting song made famous by the great trumpet virtuoso Rafael Méndez. Many wonderful players have recorded this standard trumpet solo including Doc Severinson, Vincent di Martino, and members of The Canadian Brass Quintet. A Solo for Advanced Players La Virgen de la Macarena…
If you are not familiar with the trumpet playing of Dr. James Thompson (the author of “The Buzzing Book“) then you are missing out on some fine musicianship. He is a terrific soloist and a master trumpet educator (Eastman School of Music). His buzzing method for the trumpet is an astounding routine that is sure…
Why you need to learn the C Blues Scale Learning the blues scale in the key of ‘C’ is fun and will help you to infuse a hip sound into your trumpet playing. Check out the video of Basing Street Blues (below) and notice how the soloist, James Morrison is using the sounds of the…