Back To Blogging
After keeping my site up to date with daily blogs for the better part of a year I have had a well deserved break but now I’m back where do I start with my blog? Well so much has happened…
Eurobusk 07 Episode IV
It’s finally here. After hours of technical issues here is the 4th installment in the Eurobusk 07 Series. We rejoin the tour on our journey to Paris. Rob driving, myself as wingman and the the Chris’ (both Birch and Lydon)…
Three Things Not To Do In An ABRSM Exam
I went to Birmingham today to support my kids taking their trumpet exams. A nervous grade 1, a quick learning grade 3 and two very promising grade 4’s. All of these kids are no more than ten years of age…
The 4th Dangerous Addiction For Trumpeters
I’m out on a gig today but I’ve prepared this post for you: For musicians we all know that sex, drugs and Rock n’ Roll (Feel free to insert your particular genre into this space) are our potential down falls….
Advancing Your Trumpet Playing –Mastering Lip Flexibilities Part 1.4
Using The Right Tools For The Job If you play a lot of gigs that need you to play in the upper register then you’ll no doubt use a mouth piece that is more suited to the job. If you…
Advancing Your Trumpet Playing –Mastering Lip Flexibilities Part 1.3.1
Body Position 2 Looking back to the Green Stickman in the last post you can see the ideal body position for blowing. However because of the stick man nature he is looking pretty rigid and tense – as is the…
Advancing Your Trumpet Playing –Mastering Lip Flexibilities Part 1.3
Body Position You should find the strongest position for your body to generate the best air flow possible. Be aware that a bad posture will result in fatigue and possible long term playing issues. For Example: You often see these…
Advancing Your Trumpet Playing –Mastering Lip Flexibilities Part 1.2
A Brief Look at Chops So not to focus too heavily on chop/ embouchure position his is the ideal scenario. 1) Poor Technique 2) Good Technique Keep in mind that each individual is physically unique hence why this is the…
Advancing Your Trumpet Playing –Mastering Lip Flexibilities Part 1.1
Introduction I have the opportunity to focus on my practice over the next couple of weeks so I’ve decided to focus on a single area of playing; Lip Flexibilities. I’ve decided to approach it in a training style i.e. making…
My Pupils Performing
Earlier this week I saw my pupils in action at there school concert. I was so impressed with all of them, from the beginners to the more experienced players – they made me very proud. The star of the…