Learn to tap into yourself and speak through your instrument
Why do we play music?
Music reaches the soul in a way that words can’t. The famous lyricist and writer of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” Edgar Yipsel “yip” Harburg said, “Words make you think. Music makes you feel. A song makes you feel a thought.” Music is more than just sounds and words, it’s far more meaningful than that. Music is an extension of us; it touches our soul and is sosmething that humans can use to understand each other; even as strangers.
What I Want to do
I want to provide students with musical experiences that will inspire and motivate them to pursue music performances by teaching them how to play in small chamber groups, develop a soloistic sound, understanding rolls in any trumpet sections; whether it’s orchestra, wind ensemble, trumpet ensemble, brass quintet, pop commercial groups, or even as just a soloist. My goal is to develop a system that teaches a solid understanding of rhythm and overall development of a strong sense of musical maturity. By achieving these I know that I can contribute greatly to the next generation of musicians, particularly brass players.
How to get there
5 steps to getting the trumpet to speak for you
Get comfortable with reading rhythms and performing with rythmic accuracy
Perform for yourself! Record yourself playing, reflect, and compare to trumpet players/musicians that you want to sound like
Implement strategy in approaching trouble spots by building a routine that sorts out the kinks and being intentional in your practice.
Find pieces of music that you enjoy and want to play; stuff that makes you sound good!
Always look for the next level to keep the drive, motivation and consistency going.
Learning instruments can be the most fun thing a person can do for themselves, as tedious as it may be sometimes. Vitamin P, or as most people call it, Practice is the most important thing you can do for yourself as a musician or as a person! No matter what you decide to do in life, the habit of practicing is what makes people great at their craft and believe me, in music, the hard work most certainly pays off!
Where to start! Start with the greatest instrument ever created, the human voice. I’m an advocate of humming, singing, whistling, or anything to keep the songs alive in you on those days when the it’s hard to practice or the horn is putting up a fight because believe me, trumpet is a never ending battle