Yes, it’s that time of year again. Students all throughout the country are trying out instruments and deciding which one is right for them. Within this blog, I will give you the top 5 reasons to choose the trumpet! For the record, there is some satire involved in this blog. As a true trumpet player, I must say that there are many more reasons to choose the trumpet, but we’d run out of space within this blog.
Choosing the right mouthpiece is often overlooked for middle school and high school trumpet students. We often focus a lot more on choosing the right trumpet but, choosing the right mouthpiece may have as much or more of an impact on your playing than choosing the right trumpet. Here are some things that you should consider when you start to look for a mouthpiece: Try Before You Buy: In my opinion, it is extremely important to try out the mouthpiece before you purchase it. Here at Paige’s Music, we have a great stock of different trumpet mouthpieces from different manufacturers. Although doing research online or talking with your teacher is an important step, trying the mouthpiece out for yourself is vital. Please make sure you try out the mouthpiece either by borrowing one from someone or stopping by Paige’s Music. You won’t regret it, I promise. Lip Size/Shape Matters: I often use the analogy that a mouthpiece is like a shoe. Your lip size and shape are important in determining what mouthpiece you should use. Personally, I have large lips, so I play on a large mouthpiece. For a long time, I played on a smaller mouthpiece because it was
A lot of on-site summer music camps have been cancelled, but there are still plenty of options available to study online. Here are just a few I found for low brass players.
Looking for some options to keep your skills progressing over the summer? Here are 5 summer trombone resources that you can use without leaving your house!
If you are one of the “essential workers” out there, I would like to personally thank you for your hard work. If you are a “non-essential worker” you’re probably finding yourselves with a little extra time. It’s easy to get sucked into new shows and movies, and I have definitely been guilty of that myself. My biggest advice for those of you at home right now is to create a daily schedule and to-do list. This should include general upkeep to your home and yourself, but it’s also a fantastic opportunity to dedicate some extra time to our musicianship. Here are five online resources to keep you busy while quarantining:
