Long notes often form the basis of exercises for beginner students, but why do so many intermediate and advanced players omit long notes from their practice regime? Is it that we “outgrow” them, not needing [...]

Thanks to Rod Franks and the London Symphony Orchestra for this youtube upload of a trumpet masterclass on Mahler’s 6th [...]

Herbert L. Clarke’s book “Technical Studies for the Cornet” is certainly a ‘must have’ for all brass players. But why? What is it that makes H.L.Clarke’s Technical Studies from 1912 current today, almost 100 years [...]

Recording legend, Malcolm McNab discusses his opinions of efficiency in playing and in the instrument. If you have not yet bought or listened to, his album Exquisite is a towering display of musicality and [...]

Are you an intermediate/advancing trumpet player? In this video you’ll learn a simple exercise to help you improve your upper register on the [...]

Lead trumpet extrordinaire, Roger Ingram, discusses the importance of versatility in this clip. It is interesting to hear how his range was only developed out of necessity… Seriously impressive lead [...]

Are you an intermediate/advancing trumpet player? In this video you’ll learn a simple exercise to help improve your lower register on the [...]

The Tower horn section lay is down. Tight, balanced; even the singing is in tune!! “Iron” Mike Bogart – Trumpet and Trombone Adolfo Acosta – Trumpet Emilio Castillo – Tenor Sax Doc Kupka – Baritone [...]

The autobiographical sketches of one of the world’s greatest cornetists are now back in print! Available at: CreateSpace Amazon.com From the back cover… “How I became a cornetist – The autobiography of a cornet–playing pilgrim’s [...]

By Bruce Chidester, Professor Emeritus University of Northern Iowa, and owner of  thetrumpetblog.com Recently I was asked if I had ever experienced a momentary shot of pain to the back of my head after releasing [...]