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The Importance of Getting Involved in the Jazz Scene

The Importance of Getting Involved in the Jazz Scene

Posted by By Trent Patten October 8, 2024Posted inLessons
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…
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Creative Improvisation: How Limitations Unlock New Musical Ideas

Creative Improvisation: How Limitations Unlock New Musical Ideas

Posted by By Trent Patten October 7, 2024Posted inLessons
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…
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Mastering Lip Flexibility: Essential Exercises for Trumpet Players

Posted by By Trent Patten October 4, 2024Posted inLessons
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…
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Achieve Clearer Notes with These Trumpet Articulation Tips

Achieve Clearer Notes with These Trumpet Articulation Tips

Posted by By Trent Patten October 3, 2024Posted inLessons
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.…
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Ace Your Audition: Proven Techniques for Peak Performance

Ace Your Audition: Proven Techniques for Peak Performance

Posted by By Trent Patten September 28, 2024Posted inLessons
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…
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Timeless Jazz: 8 Essential Albums You Need to Hear

Timeless Jazz: 8 Essential Albums You Need to Hear

Posted by By Trent Patten September 26, 2024Posted inLessons
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…
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How to Learn Jazz Licks for Improvisation

How to Learn Jazz Licks for Improvisation

Posted by By Trent Patten September 24, 2024Posted inLessons
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,…
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Learning Songs: By Ear vs. Sheet Music—Which Is Better for You?

Learning Songs: By Ear vs. Sheet Music—Which Is Better for You?

Posted by By Trent Patten September 23, 2024Posted inLessons
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…
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How to Tune Your Trumpet: A Beginner’s Guide to Playing in Tune

Posted by By Trent Patten September 10, 2024Posted inLessons
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…
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Soft and Loud: How to Perfect Dynamic Playing on the Trumpet

Soft and Loud: How to Perfect Dynamic Playing on the Trumpet

Posted by By Trent Patten September 7, 2024Posted inLessons
The Importance of Dynamics: Mastering Soft and Loud Playing on the Trumpet Dynamic control is a crucial skill for trumpet players, enabling them to express a wide range of emotions…
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