Trumpet Microphones

January 22, 2009 · by Matt · in Trumpet Kit

Since I’ve been doing more and more stage work which requires a microphone I’ve been thinking about investing in a decent wireless trumpet microphone. However this brings up a whole load of other questions; what type of mic should I…

Abu Dhabi Diary, Part 1

January 15, 2009 · by Matt · in Career, Gigs

This is the first of a series of posts that I’ll be writing about my time playing the new year in at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. I’ll be writing each installment as and when I get the chance…

My New Business Card

January 14, 2009 · by Matt · in Expanding Work

It’s a shame that it’s taken the number 9 being added to the end of my calender to kick me into some proactive action with regards to self promotion. After a busy year in 2008 I think I started to…

Printers Printers Everywhere…

January 13, 2009 · by Matt · in Expanding Work

… so why do they seem so lame. The fact that most printers want to charge me to make sure that the cards aren’t going to contain graphic errors and that they print out alright is a little frustrating. If…

Trumpet Psycho

January 10, 2009 · by Matt · in Expanding Work

I feel I’ve entered a whole new world this week. Who would have thought that fonts would say so much about a person? That I’d discover the subtle art and impact of leading and kerning. The way in which a…

The Big Guns

January 7, 2009 · by Matt · in Expanding Work

I’m sorry it’s not a more interesting week on playing news but this all goes towards it. Creating high quality promotional material is a must for any serious freelance musician. You can’t be in more than one place at once…

Designs On Expanding My Work

January 6, 2009 · by Matt · in Expanding Work

This week is being dedicated to giving myself the best start for the new year. It’s easy to let things like CV’s and promo designs slide and it’s a little crazy that it takes only a single number to be…

A Brand New Year and Loads of Great Posts to Come

January 3, 2009 · by Matt · in Eurobusk 08, Gigs

I got back from Abu Dhabi yesterday and after sleeping for 13 hours I feel a lot better. The gig at the Palace was amazing and the venue incredible. When I’ve had chance to swap photos with the rest of…