A big shoutout to the 2021 Graduates! Congratulations and good luck with your future endeavors. For those still grinding away, this is the episode for you. In this episode, we discuss the causes of stress at the end of the semester, procrastination, and strategies for dealing with both. Thank you for listening and please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions or comments at [email protected]

In this episode, we discuss both conceptual and analytical approaches to sound production (such as listening, breathing, singing, and lip bends). Join us for our 25th episode, a special announcement, and a new intro!!! 

In this episode, we discuss our heroes and influences on the trumpet. Join us as we define what being a hero means and how we can imitate them in our practice and performance. 

We are happy to release our first episode on trumpet repertoire! As we continue this series, please contact us with any recommendations and we will do our best to include that repertoire in future episodes (email us: [email protected]). In this episode, the discussion is centered around the history and importance of Enesco's Legend in the trumpet repertoire, as well as ways to approach learning this amazing composition. 

This is part 2 of our episode Trumpets, Trumpets, and more Trumpets! In this portion, we discuss our personal gear philosophy and how that influences our decisions and teachings. 

In this episode, we are joined by Judith Saxton, an internationally recognized trumpet artist and pedagogue. Come listen as she reveals her teaching philosophy and its grounding in the Alexander Technique. Additionally, she gives advice for stage presence, performance anxiety, how to approach classical improvisation, and much more! We hope you enjoy. For more information about her career and products, see her website at www.judithsaxton.com

It's about that time for a good old fashioned Q&A. Join us as we answer listener submitted questions, covering topics such as sound development, learning jazz improvisation, career choices, and much more! 

Join us as we "ponder" what it means to learn, practice, and teach the broad fundamental of articulation!

In this episode, you will hear a healthy dose of every trumpet player's favorite topic...Equipment! This will be a two part episode in which we discuss the equipment we use and gear philosophies. 

This episode is part two of our discussion centered around concepts from Side by Side, written by Baylor University's Professor of Trumpet Wiff Rudd. Join us as we talk about our experiences and general advice for improving the studio culture.