Shires Trumpet Day at Paige’s Music
On Saturday, November 7, 2020 Paige’s Music will host Larry Powell, Professor of Trumpet at University of Indianapolis, in partnership with S.E. Shires. Visitors will
Oct 15, 2020
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On Saturday, November 7, 2020 Paige’s Music will host Larry Powell, Professor of Trumpet at University of Indianapolis, in partnership with S.E. Shires. Visitors will
As trumpet players we are often seen as the heroes of the band or orchestra (even if it’s only us who see it that way),
At Paige’s Music we get asked all the me if we teach lessons or know people who do. We know plenty of private instructors and
At Paige’s Music we get asked all the me if we teach lessons or know people who do. We know plenty of private instructors and
At Paige’s Music we get asked all the time if we teach lessons or know people who do. We know plenty of private instructors and
Last time we discussed potential items to practice over the summer and I mentioned we would focus more on improving our technique. While a very
At a time when marching band or other summer music camps are typically ramping up into full gear, I know there are many students who
When we buy an instrument, just like the old classic muscle cars, there are plenty of things we can do to it after purchase to
I feel like I talk about mouthpieces WAY too much. And you know what they say; “The first step to solving a problem is admitting
Last time we discussed instruments that would be good for those of us who primarily want to play jazz or commercial types of music and
I’ve got some news for everyone: I am a trumpet junkie. I have always been fascinated by different brands and models and have even experienced
To further clean your instrument remove all valves, slides and caps from the trumpet. You may submerge the trumpet in warm water (should be noticeably
To start with, this is not an anti-buzzing campaign. Over my years of working with students whether it be privately, in group settings, or even
These past couple weekends have been going full tilt with ISSMA Solo & Ensemble events. You’ve all worked hard on your solos. The ensembles large,
One thing I love about music that is performed by orchestral or concert band musicians is that we get many different interpretations and sounds from
Happy Thursday, everyone. Today’s topic is one of my favorite to talk about: Mutes. As stated by Philip Smith, former principal trumpet of the New
Raise your hand if you’ve had a band teacher or private instructor tell you that you needed to go from your 7C to a 5C,
When I meet with a new student for the first time we always discuss what books they need to have for their lessons. Here are
You’ve made the choice: you love music and want to pursue a career in the music industry! Great! So now what? At this point you
I have never liked recitals. Or auditions. Even playing my solo for Solo & Ensemble. I have always been more comfortable performing when there was