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…
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 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 Learning a jazz lick is like adding a new word to your musical vocabulary. Initially, just as when you learn a new word,…
Different Methods of Learning Songs: By Ear vs. By Sheet Music Learning songs on any instrument can be approached in different ways, but the two most common methods are learning…
How to Tune Your Trumpet: A Beginner’s Guide to Playing in Tune Proper tuning is essential for trumpet players, especially when playing with others. Learning how to tune your trumpet…