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Brett Manges is the creator of eTrumpet Lessons. He has enjoyed playing, performing, and teaching the trumpet for nearly a lifetime.
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Chet Baker and Bill Evans

Listening To Chet Baker

Chet BakerIn this post we’re learning about and listening to Chet Baker – another playlist entry in the Trumpet Listening Series. Start the playlist and listen along as you read this short post. If you’re really inspired, you may be interested in the recommended Chet Baker music to add to your personal listening library. Chet […]

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Listening to Miles Davis

I’m excited to bring you the newest playlist in the Trumpet Listening series. This time, let’s listen to trumpet legend, Miles Davis. Just press the PLAY button and listen as you read just a little more about Miles.

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Learning To Listen To The Trumpet – Maurice Andre

Here’s a new component of the e Trumpet Lessons program – Listening to great trumpet music. In this first playlist listen to the mastery of trumpet player, Maurice Andre. Listen to what makes his trumpet sound unique. And while you’re there, why not subscribe to the eTrumpet Lessons YouTube channel!

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Wait… Trumpet Music Used To Be Illegal?

The trumpet Real Book is one of the most common resources for jazz trumpet players, but it’s a great source of trumpet sheet music for players of all abilities. It’s also one I recommend for my students, especially those who are learning to play the trumpet on their own (without a band).

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Irish Trumpet Music Challenge Highlights

The challenge was to select an Irish song, practice it on the trumpet (in about 10 days), and then perform that prepared song for St. Patrick’s Day. Those who joined the Challenge were able to get some specific training on rhythm and phrasing, and the final results were quite musical!

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Exploring Space In Trumpet Performance – Part Of What Makes Miles Davis ‘Miles’

Miles Davis is a genius on many levels, and certainly unique in his style of trumpet performance.. That question, ‘What makes Miles Miles?’ is one that I never get tired of pursuing, but let’s limit this post to just one aspect of his characteristic sound. While his style evolved of his career, Miles’s sound is characterized […]

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Trumpet Practice Strategy For Beginners

In working with my beginning trumpet students, there are two issues we commonly address regarding practice. The first is “how often/long should one practice?” The other is, “what happens during trumpet practice sessions?” I recently held a live online session to talk about developing an effective trumpet practice strategy. Scroll to the bottom for the replay […]

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Nice Young Japanese Brass Band Performance

Here’s a clip from a Hiroshima elementary school Band Festival.  These young kids play with the tone, intonation, and even choreography of many high school bands. It certainly appears they’ve had instruction on how to play the trumpet and other brass and percussion instruments.  Asian educational systems are commonly very demanding of perfection, as is […]

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National Trumpet Competition

One of the events that brings out some great trumpet playing in the US is the National Trumpet Competition.  It invites the best players, and includes divisions for Jr. High, High School, Undergrad, and Graduate level players, in addition to ensemble and jazz divisions.   There’s even a division for “comeback trumpet players” over 28 […]

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Miss Kansas To Play The Trumpet At Miss America Pageant

Miss Kansas To Play The Trumpet At Miss America Pageant

Becki Ronen, Miss Kansas and contestant in the upcoming Miss America pageant will be relying on her trumpet to help her win the coveted title. As reported by The Hutchison News, Miss Ronen is doing the pageant campaign, traveling, and giving clinics teaching music students how to play the trumpet. “Truly, my passion is music, […]

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