How to Make a Great Practice Room at Home for Brass Musicians
When it comes to building a practice room, as a brass musician, you shouldn’t limit yourself just to four walls and a chair. Ideally, it should not only be comfortable...
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5 Easy Recording Tips for Trumpet Players — No Studio Needed
Trumpet is known as one of the richest instruments in harmonics that can be very loud with sound pressure levels 110 dB. The good news is that you don’t need...
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How to Use a Metronome Effectively: Rhythmic Exercises for Brass
Playing with a metronome isn’t limited to following basic beat-by-beat clicking. You can go further and test other options. In this article, we will share some tips and ideas, which,...
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How to Buy a Used Saxophone: Red Flags and Inspection Checklist
You may decide to buy a used saxophone for many reasons — to save a significant amount of money, or because you appreciate the instrument's value and character in its...
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Music Trainers: Review of Apps and Software for Developing Ear and Rhythm
For musicians, the ear is their navigator, while the internal sense of time and rhythm helps keep everything together, making even simple lines feel confident. The best thing about modern...
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How to Organize Your Sheet Music — Digital and Physical Tips
Sheet music can easily become a mess with all those rehearsal materials, PDFs, and numerous printouts. Have you ever found yourself trying to sort out random pages and figure out...
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Trumpet Fixes You Can Do Yourself (and When to Call a Pro)
Although your trumpet’s construction looks solid and durable at first glance, it’s actually a very delicate instrument. Even minor problems like dents, sticky valves, and air leaks can greatly impact...
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Tips for Creating a Musician's Portfolio that Attracts Clients
A well-crafted musician’s portfolio attracts clients and helps you develop your career. This is an instrument that sells your talent, whether you're a brass player, a double bassist, or a...
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The Best Brasswind Instruments for Kids and Students
Choosing the first brass instrument for a child or student requires a certain amount of research and patience. Visiting a music store you may quickly get lost among all those...
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How to Overcome Common Trumpet Challenges as a Beginner
There are many common trumpet mistakes that everybody makes as a beginner. They may hold you back from progress and even become a reason to doubt whether you’re good enough...
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How Weather and Humidity Affect Brass Instruments
Brass instruments, featuring metal alloys in their bodies and moving parts, are sensitive to weather and moisture. These factors affect their acoustic properties and can lead to costly repairs if...
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Building a Daily Trumpet Practice Routine
Trumpet players face many common challenges, including endurance, range, and flexibility. But the good news is that you can solve any of them with daily practice. However, where to start?...
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The Best Practices for Mastering Jazz Improvisation for Beginners
Do you feel unsure and overwhelmed when thinking about jazz improvisation? No ideas where to start? In this article, we will share tips and practices to guide you in the...
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