Acknowledgments: This post is dedicated to the American distinguished trumpeter and trumpet teacher Mr. David Hickman and the Greek professor of Ottoman History, Mr. Paraskevas
The Trumpet and the Ottoman Hamparsum Notation System Open »
The legendary and iconic Finnish bassist-composer Teppo Hauta-aho celebrates his 80th birthday on 27 May 2021 and has the distinction of being the most prolific
The internet has revolutionised musical life across the globe. Over the past year, it has been even more important and a lifeline for some, when
“It was to be pure and absolute music, sound form in movement, so once again the dreadful Gorgon’s head of formalism loomed on the horizon.”
The Double Bass, Carried on the Shoulders of Henze Open »
The trumpet, an extraordinary musical instrument with roots reaching back to ancient times, has undergone significant transformations throughout its history. The original “natural trumpet” featured
Conquering the Trumpet Fingerings’ World Open »
Over the last year, I, with astonishment and disbelief observed how the world changed right in front of me. In the blink of an eye,
Five Things I’ve Learned in 2020 Open »
The Caribbean, for me personally,has been good to think with,my world was creolized from the start. Stuart Hall Certainly, Jamaican/English cultural theorist Stuart Hall’s words
The Inviting and Inclusive Classical Guitar Open »
The trumpet, with its vibrant tones and versatile range, has been captivating musicians for centuries. For those with fleshy lips, however, mastering the trumpet can
How to improvise? With Chicago-based saxophonist Chris Madsen’s vision of a strategic system, you can improve and perfect the way you improvise now and for the rest of your life.
Holistic Jazz Improvisation Open »
In this tribute article to the legendary Marcel Mule, Todd Oxford (Associate Professor of Saxophone and Chamber Music at the Texas State University School of Music, TX, USA) takes us over a complete trajectory of one of the most famous saxophone soloists and pedagogues ever, with some interesting interviews with this genius just before his death, which is like listening to history.
Marcel Mule — “Le Maître” Open »
