Advice · Education · Playing techniques · Teaching techniques

Mastering Trumpet Articulation: The Power of Articulated Air

Articulated Air is a crucial concept in trumpet playing, emphasizing control and relaxation in the flow of air. Effective teaching language and mental triggers are essential for young musicians. The concept involves integrating tongue movement with the airstream. Emphasis on relaxed airflow is maintained through various exercises. Key chapters are available for free download.

Advice · Education · Interview

The Carmine Caruso Legacy

I think that the concept of a saxophonist and former violinist becoming one of the most well-respected and well-known trumpet (and brass) teachers is a fascinating one. His callisthenic approach will be well-known to many readers through his publications, but in addition to this concentration on the physical synchronisation of different muscle groups, he also… Continue reading The Carmine Caruso Legacy

Advice · Education

1st things 1st…

A new school term is just starting, with thousands of children picking up a trumpet for the first time this month. The purpose of this article is to look at how we as teachers approach these crucial first few weeks, what our priorities are to ensure sustained enthusiasm and a solid technical and musical groundingโ€ฆ and also any tips and tricks that we have learnt that help to achieve this.

Gear · Teaching techniques · Trumpets

Resources for Group Trumpet Tuition

Music education has changed drastically over the past few years, and is a topic upon which instrumental teachers have often lamented.ย  In the UK in particular we had a sudden shift to whole-class and group instrumental tuition 12 years ago, which has taken a long time to establish itself as anything more than a musical… Continue reading Resources for Group Trumpet Tuition