Get into the holiday spirit with an evening of live jazz music at Pizza Verdura Sincera, located in the heart of Little Five Points at 377 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta,…
Latin Night at Pizza Verdura Sincera Join us for another exciting night of music and dancing at Pizza Verdura Sincera! Trent Patten and his trio will be providing some excellent…
The Importance of Getting Involved in the Jazz Scene For aspiring jazz musicians, technical mastery of your instrument is crucial, but it’s only half the battle. If you want to…
Creative Improvisation: How Limitations Unlock New Musical Ideas Improvisation is often thought of as pure freedom—the ability to play anything you want in the moment. However, some of the most…
Live Jazz at Central Presbyterian Church Join me and two other great musicians Saturday October 5th for a night of great music. I will be joined by Rod Harris on…
Jazz Jam Session Sunday October 6th Join me and some fantastic musicians for a fun afternoon of music at ASW Whiskey Exchange! This will feature Ben Oglesby on guitar, Neal…
Lip Flexibility Exercises for Trumpet Players Lip flexibility is one of the most important skills for any trumpet player. Developing flexibility allows you to smoothly move between notes, achieve better…
Different Articulation Exercises to Boost Your Trumpet Playing Articulation is one of the most critical elements of trumpet playing, defining how each note is attacked and how phrases are shaped.…
Come and dance at Pizza Verdura Sincera On Monday September 30th, join Trent Patten on trumpet, Santiago Christancho on piano, and Gerardo Christancho on percussion for a night of lively…
How to Prepare for Auditions Auditions can be nerve-wracking, especially when you want to make a lasting impression. However, with the right preparation—both physically and mentally—you can significantly increase your…