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 grounding… and also any tips and tricks that we have learnt that help to achieve this.
Tag: Trumpet
Trumpet Artist Profile: Steve Fishwick
With a rapidly growing profile on the UK and International Jazz circuits, and an ever-increasing back catalogue of critically-acclaimed recordings to his name, I am immensely grateful to trumpeter and Schilke Artist, Steve Fishwick for giving up his time to share his thoughts and insights...
Adams Trumpets in the UK
The past few years has seen some tough times for the Musical Instruments industry in general, with many established manufacturers, distributors and retailers feeling the pinch - this has however left opportunities for a number of smaller companies to diversify and expand, and we have also seen a number of new niche companies spring up.… Continue reading Adams Trumpets in the UK
Residential Trumpet Course Feature: The Australasian Trumpet Academy 2017
Residential Trumpet Course Feature: The Australasian Trumpet Academy
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. 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
Mike Lovatt: Interview and Instrument Review
Mike Lovatt has one of the most heard and recognisable trumpet sounds in the world right now. If you do not think that you have heard him play before, you are probably wrong! Starring on more movie soundtracks than I can even begin to list, he is instantly recognised by his signature scintillating yet full,… Continue reading Mike Lovatt: Interview and Instrument Review
Bagpipe Lung
A New Year brings with it a fresh start, and a resolution to keep instruments clean and hygienic. If you need any further confirmation of the importance of keeping your instrument clean, please read on!... Back in August 2016, the BBC and numerous other news agencies were reporting on a journal article written by doctors… Continue reading Bagpipe Lung
Playing with Braces
The decision to have braces during childhood can be a difficult decision to make… even before you consider how it will affect your trumpet playing! While teaching I have lost count of the number of times that I been approached by students or their parents to tell me that their orthodontist has told them to… Continue reading Playing with Braces
The ‘All Rounder’
There is a multitude of great pro trumpets currently on the market, and some wonderful manufacturers working alongside players and teachers to develop instruments for every style of music, approach and player. In a previous post I have discussed finding the right balance of resonance/resistance for you. Here I am going to be less specific!...
Practice Mutes
Choosing the right practice mute can be a tricky decision. Weighing up characteristics such as volume, resistance, sound and of course price, with so many mutes currently available is a minefield. I have done some side-by-side testing on 6 different models here. Practicing or warming up with a practice mute is always going to have… Continue reading Practice Mutes
Mouthpiece Online 