August 2024 - Trent Patten

Transcribing Solos: How and Why It’s Essential for Advanced Trumpet Players

By Trent Patten August 30, 2024Lessons

Transcribing Solos: How and Why It’s Essential for Advanced Trumpet Players Transcribing jazz solos is a powerful tool for developing your improvisational skills as a trumpet player. It involves carefully…

Decoding Trumpet Sheet Music: Essential Tips for New Players

By Trent Patten August 29, 2024Lessons

How to Read Trumpet Sheet Music: A Beginner’s Introduction Learning to read sheet music is an essential skill for any trumpet player. It’s similar to learning how to read a…

The Importance of Slow Practice: Why Rushing Won’t Make You a Better Trumpet Player

By Trent Patten August 28, 2024Lessons

The Importance of Slow Practice: Why Rushing Won’t Make You a Better Trumpet Player In the journey of learning the trumpet, one of the most effective yet often overlooked strategies…

From Emulation to Innovation: Creating Your Unique Jazz Sound

By Trent Patten August 27, 2024Lessons

Developing a Personal Sound: How to Find Your Unique Voice in Jazz In jazz, your instrument's tone is your musical fingerprint, and developing a unique sound is key to standing…

Trent Patten Quartet at Red Light Cafe

By Trent Patten August 26, 2024Gigs

Trent Patten Quartet at Red Light Cafe Join us for an exciting afternoon of music at Red Light Cafe on Saturday September 21st! Featuring Trent Patten on trumpet, Mimi Terry…

Conquer Stage Fright: Proven Techniques to Perform Your Best

By Trent Patten August 26, 2024Lessons

The Psychology of Performance: How to Overcome Stage Fright and Perform at Your Best Stage fright is a common challenge even for advanced trumpet players. The pressure to perform well…

Unlock Jazz Mastery: How Knowing Your Scales Transforms Every Solo

By Trent Patten August 25, 2024Lessons

The Importance of Knowing Your Scales: A Deep Dive for Jazz Musicians Scales are the foundation of all music, and for jazz musicians, they are especially crucial. However, knowing your…

How to Stay Motivated as a Trumpet Student: Tips for Long-Term Success

By Trent Patten August 24, 2024Lessons

How to Stay Motivated as a Trumpet Student: Tips for Long-Term Success Learning the trumpet is a rewarding journey, but like any skill, it requires dedication, patience, and, most importantly,…

How to Improve Your Trumpet Range: Exercises and Techniques

By Trent Patten August 23, 2024Lessons1 Comment

How to Improve Your Trumpet Range: Exercises and Techniques Expanding your trumpet range is a goal for many players, whether you're aiming to hit higher notes with ease or to…

The Importance of Transcribing Solos as a Jazz Musician

By Trent Patten August 22, 2024Lessons

The Importance of Transcribing Solos as a Jazz Musician Transcribing solos is one of the most valuable practices a jazz musician can undertake. It's a time-honored tradition that has been…