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eTrumpet Lessons Online Trumpet Academy
Online Trumpet Academy is the full eTrumpet Lessons program, and your map to success on the trumpet.
Having been a trumpet player much of my life, I’ve seen plenty of trumpet players try to force success the hard way, and I’ve seen players succeed with the easy approach. I’m very pleased to present the full eTrumpet Lessons program to help beginning players start out with the right techniques that will support them as long as they play the trumpet.
eTrumpet Lessons members may access the full resources of the each and every month. Get 24/7 access to the Online Trumpet Academy. Valuable resources for learning the trumpet are available to you on your schedule, so you may proceed at your own pace!
Recorded Video Lessons –
Every month, members of eTrumpet Lessons Academy will have access to the entire library of videos demonstrating the right approach to mastering fundamental trumpet techniques. Follow along, pausing and repeating sections as necessary to perform the skills. The lessons in these videos teach techniques that you’ll rely on as long as you play the trumpet, and you’ll refer to them repeatedly as you develop as a musician.
Lesson topics include:
Warming Up * Practice Strategy * Reading Music * Tone * Flexibility
Articulation * Musical Style * Fingering * Endurance * Playing In Tune
Scales * How To Be Your Own Teacher * Trumpet Maintenace
But the membership is more than just a library of video lessons!
Other resources include:
Trumpet Guidebook – eTrumpet Lessons ebook with exercises, songs, and material to accompany the video lessons
Downloadable Sheet Music Library – enjoyable melodies specifically selected for beginning trumpet players.
Free Tuning Software – an essential tool for any musician.
Fingering Flashcards – great for learning the fingerings quickly, even when you’re not with your trumpet!
Goal Setting and Progress Chart – support your efficiency improvement by setting goals and staying on track.
Even more for *PREMIUM* members!
Sheet Music Video Library – This is no ordinary sheet music archive! Included with the music will be instructional videos that guide the students with pointers and style suggestions. I’ll break it down for you, reviewing the specific challenges and demonstrating the techniques you’ll use, giving you the resources you need to sound your very best! New music tutorials will be provided monthly.
Want something LIVE? You Got It!
Group Lessons – Each month, Premium members will be invited to join me Live & Hot in an online coaching call. These video conferences will cover a wide range of trumpet topics, and may include discussion on a particular technique, performance tips, listening skills, practice methods, and even feedback on individual playing samples.
The eTrumpet Lessons community reaches around the world, so the time of ETL Live & Hot may not always fall in a convenient time zone. Just for those who can’t make the live session, the coaching calls will be recorded and archived to be accessed any time.
*** EARN A FREE ONE-TO-ONE LIVE ONLINE LESSON WITH BRETT! ***
Basic and Premium members can earn a free personal lesson via video chat. After every three months of membership, students may meet with me online to get personal feedback on their trumpet playing. This is an open format, so we can review technique, critique a song or an upcoming audition, or examine any ‘sticking points’. This is a $75 value included with the membership for free!
Want something LIVE? You Got It!
Each week members will be invited to join me Live & Hot in an online coaching call. These video conferences will cover a wide range of trumpet topics, and may include discussion on a particular technique, performance tips, listening skills, practice methods, and even feedback on individual playing samples.
Get even more interaction with your trumpet playing by joining the ETL Academy. Academy members will receive special members-only content that will help you reach new heights in your trumpet playing.
Every month, members of eTrumpet Lessons Academy will have access to the entire library of videos, providing quality instruction on the fundamental trumpet skills.
Additionally, members will have access to a library of trumpet sheet music – but this is no ordinary sheet music archive! Included with the music will be instructional videos that guide the students with pointers and style suggestions. New music tutorials will be provided monthly.
All these features are available for less than a cup of coffee a day.
Read on for more detials…
“Great lessons! My band teacher gave me 100% for my first grade in class. Thanks!”
Shelby, Connecticut
“I was grateful for your lessons because I live in a fairly remote place and it’s difficult to get to a teacher… Your lessons are a great start for me.”
Roberto, Argentina
“I’m an elementary band director who never really learned to play brass…Your videos make a huge impact in how I teach!”
Ron, Texas
Silver Level Membership
Silver members will gain special access to live weekly trumpet coaching calls for the community. These coaching sessions will cover topics such as techniques, learning rhythms, audition preparation, performance tips, practice habits, and more. You can join in the live chat and interact with the other members and ask questions of me.
If you’re not able to attend the live session when it’s scheduled, no worries. The sessions will be recorded and made available in the archive library for you to view at your convenience.
Members will also have access to sheet music downloads, many of which include a video describing the approach to playing the music, and what to watch for in your technique. The additional video instruction will help you get the most out of your performance.
Each month Silver members receive full access to:
- Library of 15 instructional videos
- Live coaching calls
- Video archive of coaching calls
- Sheet music downloads
- Instructional videos to help you learn to play the sheet music
- All for the price of a latte a week!
$19/month
Gold Level Members
In addition to access to the live coaching calls and the recorded archives, Gold members will be able to get personalized feedback from me on their playing.
Struggling with a particular skill? Learning a particular song? Preparing for an audition? Just record yourself on audio or video (don’t worry, I’ll show you how to do that if needed) and send me your performance. I’ll then listen to your recording and respond in my own recording with personalized feedback, tips, pointers, and suggestions.
Receive 2 personal feedback sessions each month!
All you need is a USB microphone (starts at around $20), a reasonable webcam (optional), free audio or video recording software, and an internet connection.
Each month, Gold members have full access to:
- Library of 15 instructional videos
- Live group coaching calls
- Video archive of coaching calls
- Sheet music downloads
- Instructional videos to help you learn to play the sheet music
- ** Personalized feedback on your playing ** twice a month
$29/month
Discounted – $197/annually
These are subscription-based, monthly memberships. That means that your credit card will be billed when you register, and you will be set up on an automatic monthly billing schedule. You’ll have the convenient benefit of not having to renew your membership each month. Of course you may cancel at any time and you will no longer be billed.
Do I Need To Buy a Bunch of Extra Stuff?
Silver Members only need a computer and internet connection to access the online video library, sheet music, and other downloadable resources.
Gold members will need a reasonable microphone for recording. USB microphones start at around $20. Nope. Those choosing to record video will also need a web cam.