Concert
I’m working with the kids at the school I teach trumpet at today. They are putting on their end of year concert. I’m there for moral support for my friends Jerry and Rick (who put this epic concert together) as well…
My Students; Destroying The Competition
Later on today I have a few of my students going in for their trumpet exams. I’m sure they’ll do very well as over the past few weeks they’ve been making me very proud.Last week my students played at…
What Lives Inside Your Trumpet??
Unfortunately this post didn’t go according to plan. I asked a friend of mine who works in the biochemistry industry if he would take a swab from the inside of a trumpet and tell me about the bacteria he found….
Naming my Army
As you know I’m naming the jazz band I’ve formed at the school I peri. It’s more difficult that you would think. If anyone has any ideas let me know. I’m leaning towards a suggestion by one of my army; “The…
My Pupil Playing on TV
James is my top pupil and I found out the other day he was the feature when a camera crew came into school. (He neglected to tell me this himself, instead I heard it from the head of music) Follow…
Too Many Miles To Drive
Living in Liverpool is great at the moment but it does mean I have to drive 112 miles to get to gigs and teaching in Birmingham. Thank god for gadgets and audio to keep me sane. For example tom tom,…
My Army -!- I mean Big Band
I have to say that the personnel I was given is a surprise; four trumpets, three sax’s, a flute, kit player with promise of pianist and TWO BASS players. Playing will always come first to me and I’m happy…
Good News
This is for 2 reasons. First, I’m back!! and regular blogs are back to. Second, I’ve had some great news on the teaching front. Not only has my top pupil got into the the NCO (National Childrens Orchestra) for the…
Holiday Breakup…One Step Closer To Eurobusk
I finished my last day of teaching this year. Few. My students are ace! I got cards and Christmas presents including two bottles of wine (very nice – although a little worried about where they got it form), gift voucher…
Trumpet Technique (No.1)
The most important point for most trumpet players is: Hold the instrument up!!!! Why do so many trumpet players lack the ability to hold the damn thing properly!!! The answer; young trumpeters are taught by non-specialized teachers players. This is…