Eurobusk 08 Episode I of VI
This is the first episode of the second Series of The Eurobusk Saga. Watch how 4 young musicians navigate their way through Europe armed with 2 video cameras, the instruments on their back, a pad full of Christmas tunes and…
Matt Is Currently Away From His Blog Right Now…
… but if you’d like to leave a message I’ll get back to you when I return to the UK. Here I go. Off to Abu Dhabi for my New Years Eve gig at The Emirates Palace Hotel. I’m finally…
Emailed in Question; Orchestra VS Big Band
Hey Jason, Thanks for sending me your email Jason. That’s a pretty hard question to answer but I’ll do my best : ). I guess I can just tell you the things that I find tricky between the…
Green Hornet Video
Plain and simple: Here it is, no links, just the Video!!! If you want to read more about the Film Orchestra take a look at the Sound Ideas Page.
The 1 to 7 Arban Challenge
Recently I’ve found that my practice regime has been lacking (to put it mildly) and as a consequence my progress is flat lining. So in an effort to re-inspire and pick myself back up I will be trying a 30…
Jo Ral Straight Mute; The Strongest Straight You’ll Find
Like most trumpet players I started with a Dennis Wick straight mute, which I used all the way up to the Conservatoire. It was there I met serious trumpet players in and out of college. This gave me the chance…
Blue Juice – The Valve Oil Of Kings
The subject of; “who makes the best valve oil?” is a widely disputed topic as there are 2 main features you look for Some do one better than the other but it’s Blue Juice that seems to be get it…
Trial and Error – The Experience That Build A Musicians Extra Bag
Spending my life playing the trumpet I’ve gone through all sorts of equipment, mutes, trumpets, valve oils, cases, music etc. This is why I will dedicate one post a week to writing about my experiences with these different things. Good…
Jo-Ral Harmon Mute Review
(Americans will know this as the Jo-Ral Bubble Mute) In my opinion, the best harmon mute there is. It keeps its tuning with a fantastic sound whereas other mutes usually compramise in one or both these areas. The copper mute…
Calicchio Review
An honest review without the jargon I play on a Calichio Ultra Heavy weight Trumpet. The initial reason I chose this trumpet was to counteract my naturally bright tone as the heavier model (with thicker valve caps and a bigger…