Trent Patten, Author at Trent Patten

Creative Improvisation: How Limitations Unlock New Musical Ideas

By Trent Patten October 7, 2024Lessons

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

By Trent Patten October 4, 2024Gigs

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

By Trent Patten October 4, 2024Gigs

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…

Mastering Lip Flexibility: Essential Exercises for Trumpet Players

By Trent Patten October 4, 2024Lessons

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…

Achieve Clearer Notes with These Trumpet Articulation Tips

By Trent Patten October 3, 2024Lessons

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

By Trent Patten September 28, 2024Gigs

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…

Ace Your Audition: Proven Techniques for Peak Performance

By Trent Patten September 28, 2024Lessons

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…

Timeless Jazz: 8 Essential Albums You Need to Hear

By Trent Patten September 26, 2024Lessons

Essential Jazz Albums Every Music Lover Should Hear Jazz is a genre that spans a wide array of styles and moods, from the smooth melodies of swing to the more…

Latin Night at Pizza Verdura Sincera

By Trent Patten September 25, 2024Gigs

Latin Night at Pizza Verdura Sincera Join us for a fun night of salsa music and dancing at Pizza Verdura Sincera in Little Five Points! This event will take place…

How to Learn Jazz Licks for Improvisation

By Trent Patten September 24, 2024Lessons

How to Learn Jazz Licks for Improvisation Learning a jazz lick is like adding a new word to your musical vocabulary. Initially, just as when you learn a new word,…