Transposition
As I spend time relearning things that have gotten out of practice, I am having to write articles here so I can have quick access …
4/13/18 Clarke Studies & Long Tones
I am getting really tired of Clarke Studies. Regardless of my long hiatus, I have been on Clarke #2 and #3 and parts of #4 …
4/12/18 Long Tones & Arban’s
Today I took to the horn to spend some time recording long tones. I have never been the type of musician who played a single …
Attacks, a necessary study
Today I decided to spend some time working on my attacks on middle G in the staff and middle C. This is a very difficult …
Practice Mutes
Today I got a LotFancy aluminum trumpet practice mute in the mail (see attached pictures). It does a great job of stopping the sound. I …
Connecting With The Big Rocks In Your Life!
Many of us have heard the story of rocks, pebbles, and sand filling a jar. If not I have pasted it below. See all of …
Purposeful Leadership
Many people have great examples of leaders in their lives. From Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Teresa to Martin Luther King Jr. and John F. Kennedy Jr. …
The Power of “Yet”
As educators we all want our students to be successful. We work hard each and every day for ALL students to help them be successful. …
Moments of Truth. Difficult, but worth it.
I am currently reading “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni. In the story, the new CEO of a tech company is put …