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How to Fix Your Trumpet Playing
Read the full article →Here’s the simple truth about fixing your trumpet playing: there is no silver bullet. There’s no magic technique, no secret mouthpiece, no special mute,…
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Trumpet World Champion: Division of One
Read the full article →Have you ever heard of the “Trumpet World Champion”? Probably not, because there isn’t one. There’s no recognized international body awarding a golden trumpet…
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The Dangers of the Mouthpiece Safari
Read the full article →An all too common trumpet player trope is the quest for the Holy Grail. In case you’re not in the loop, the Holy Grail…
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Stress Principles: Why Recovery Is the Smart Part of the Work
Read the full article →Trumpet playing is a form of stress that we can control simply by varying the intensity, duration, and frequency of our practice. Our body’s…
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Panacea de Trompette: The Soft-Playing Cure
Read the full article →Many of you have heard me tout the benefits of playing the trumpet softly for quite some time. However, as with anything tied to…
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When to Get a Trumpet Teacher vs. Figure It Out Yourself (Honest Breakdown)
Read the full article →Should you get a trumpet teacher or figure it out yourself? Here’s the honest breakdown — what a coach actually does, what it costs…
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Best Trumpet Exercises for Comeback Players (And How to Actually Use Them)
Read the full article →The best trumpet exercises for comeback players aren’t what you think. Here’s what to practice, why it works, and how to stop wasting time…
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Why Your Lips Feel Different After a Trumpet Break (And What to Do About It)
Read the full article →Your lips feel different after a trumpet break? Of course they do. Here’s why, what’s normal, what isn’t, and the one thing that fixes…
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Trumpet Comeback Success Stories: Real Players, Real Results
Read the full article →Real trumpet comeback success stories from the 1% Trumpet Program — what they all had in common and what changed for each player.
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Can You Relearn Trumpet as an Adult? (Yes — Here’s What Nobody Tells You)
Read the full article →Can you relearn trumpet as an adult? Yes. And the reasons you put it down don’t disqualify you from picking it back up. Here’s…
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How to Practice Trumpet After a Long Break
Read the full article →How to practice trumpet after a long break — the exact session structure, intensity rules, and recovery rhythm that rebuilds your chops without setting…
