My Promotional Material
I’ve finally got all the big pieces of my promotional package finished. It feels like it’s taken a long time to get to this point largely due to my procrastinating last year. In reality though, it’s all been done within…
Trumpet Microphones
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…
My Friend Tom
It’s been a busy few days. I started the week by spending six hours on the phone with the people at Tom Tom trying to re-activate the map software after it came back from a warranty repair. The perseverance paid…
Mobile Blogging = Success
I half expected yesterdays post to be 3 sizes to small and in some obscure font but it seems nice an normal. Mobile blogging has passed it’s first text. I wouldn’t say it’ll be my regular way to post as…
Ear Defenders – Round 2
Another Triumph for the Baby Blue’s. I used them in the first half of my Soul gig on Saturday and it was like I didn’t have them in. In fact, during the break I took them out and completely…
Audio Relief – Ear Protection
I bought a pair of these on the run up to a gig this weekend – Soul Bands are usually Ear Splitting their very nature. Obviously as a professional musician I need to look after my ears so I carry…
My Monette Mouthpiece
I love David Monette’s creations. They are nothing short of musical works of art. Perfectly balanced in physics and beauty. I play on a Monette B4S for my classical and solo work as it gives me a beautiful free and…
The Solution To Sore and Damaged Lips
(This weeks Trumpet Kit post is a little different.) It’s just another one of those things that every trumpet and brass player has to deal with. Especially in the winter lips can get dry, chapped cracked and sore. Playing…
My Cup Mute(s)
If you’ve read my other mute posts you’ll know that I use a jo ral harmon and straight. So you won’t be surprised to read that I also have a jo al tri-tone mute. However you may be surprised…