Today we have Dave Bacon, Trumpet Instructor and Jazz Band Director at Grand Canyon University, and a student of great masters such as Bill Pfund, Keith Johnson, Arnold Jacobs or Uan Rasey.
Today we have an interview with Steve Leisring, who has been teaching at the University of Kansas for 17 years, after having been principal trumpet of the Tenerife Symphony for 14 years. Don’t miss everything he shares with us!
Steve Leisring: “Great Students Find Success, No Matter Where They Study” Open »
Today we have Jason Dovel, a professor of the “Chicago School”, who has taught and played in the Oklahoma and Arkansas areas for 6 years, until becoming the trumpet professor at the University of Kentucky in 2013. In addition, he is a true lover of the Baroque trumpet. Do not miss this interview, you will learn a lot from him. Dovel doesn’t just include an exercise in efficiency of the attack, but he also shares a warm-up exercise for the Baroque trumpet!
Jason Dovel: “Rhythm and Sight-Reading Are Common Problems” Open »
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!
