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Philippe Litzler: “Pierre Thibaud Told Us All the Time, ‘You Should Know Your Trumpet Concerti at 150% to Be Able to Play It at 90% During an Audition or Exam’”

Today we have the pleasure of interviewing Philippe Litzler, principal of the Tonhalle Orchester Zürich and professor at the Lucerne School of Music (Switzerland), a European exponent (student of Thibaud in Paris) who also wanted to share a basic practice routine that he designed for his students with the members of Trumpet Magazine. Thanks, Philippe!

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Raquel Rodriquez: “Students Won’t Always Have Good Days on the Trumpet, a Bright Outlook Is Needed to Get Through These Periods and Still Excel”

In today’s entry, we have Raquel Rodriguez. Originally from Texas, Raquel is passionate about Brass Bands and chamber ensembles. Her philosophy while working on the trumpet is interesting. Just look at all she has to share with us, including a PDF of exercises on how to better your “K” syllable for double tonguing!

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David Perrico: The Trumpeter Who Conquered Las Vegas

After working for a handful of years in the legendary Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, as well as with many other artists and shows (including Natalie Cole and Toni Braxton), David Perrico settled permanently in Las Vegas where he triumphed with the Pop Strings Orchestra, a group of singers and musicians living in the famous hotel and casino of Caesars Palace. His shows led him to win the Best of Las Vegas award in 2013.

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Brian Neal: “Developing a Healthy Embouchure and Awareness of Use of Relaxed Air Are Key to Success as a Trumpet Player”

Today we have Brian Neal, who, apart from forming the Dallas Brass for 10 years and as soloist of the Miami Symphony, is now the trumpet professor at Miami Dade College. (And now we have him as a professor in Trumpet Magazine!). For subscribers, he is sharing a PDF of Caruso exercises adapted by Julie Landsman, titled “Lips + Mouthpiece + Trumpet.”

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