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 [...]

How to play in an orchestral trumpet section: The 3 golden rules If I were to write a complete tome on how to play in an orchestral trumpet section, this article post would contain as [...]

Here are a couple of famous “trumpet hang, high note, impromptu lesson” clips. Jim Manley hanging with the incredible Brian MacDonald and talking about his use of air and playing. Warning, there are doubles and [...]