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Technical Aspects of Jazz Trumpeting

When we learn to play jazz music it is easy to get preoccupied with all the theoretical information and let our... More »
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The Meaning of Groove

The word 'groove' for most of us probably sounds like a throw-back from the 60s, a term best left in the hands of... More »

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  • Maintaining the Interest

    Jonathan Murray Jazz Trumpet Teacher (South East London) Picture
    From the experience I have of my past teachers, it has given me a list of do's and don'ts. I know for a fact that I almost gave up when i was 10 because the lessons were boring and uninteresting. It's so important for children to try and find their forte, whether it be music, sport or anything!...
  • The Meaning of Groove Editor's Pick

    Andrew Hall Jazz Trumpet Teacher (Twickenham) Picture
    The word 'groove' for most of us probably sounds like a throw-back from the 60s, a term best left in the hands of Austin Powers, but in musical circles it's used more than you might think. It generally suggests something quite intangible, an 'ideal' state which musicians aim to achieve when...
  • Book Recommendation for Jazz Trumpet

    Miguel Gorodi Jazz Trumpet Teacher (East London) Picture
    I recommend the following: 'How to Improvise' by Hal Crook It is an excellent book that provides an approach to practising improvisation.
  • Jazz improvisation - Sound, Time and Intent

    Laura Jurd Jazz Trumpet Teacher (South East London) Picture
    With trumpet being a technically demanding instrument in the first place, one of the most important aspects of the instrument is producing a good sound. Great trumpet players throughout the history of jazz have all had a distinctive sound - whether you're listening to Louis Armstrong, Miles...
  • Technical Aspects of Jazz Trumpeting Editor's Pick

    Evan Clegg Jazz Trumpet Teacher (South East London) Picture
    When we learn to play jazz music it is easy to get preoccupied with all the theoretical information and let our instrumental technique suffer. It is vitally important to keep practising and developing instrumental technique in the daily practice routine. Over the years I have developed myself a...
  • My Experience of Youth Music in Wigan

    Georgina Bromilow Jazz Trumpet Teacher (Watford) Picture
    My Experience of Youth Music - The Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra Pies, rugby and George Orwell are usually the first things that spring to mind when the town of Wigan is mentioned. However, for over twenty-five years Wigan has boasted one of the countries most high profile and respected Youth...
  • A Great Jazz Theory Book and Trumpet Book

    Peter Horsfall Jazz Trumpet Teacher (North London) Picture
    While it is not the only book about jazz which is useful, Mark Levine's Jazz Theory book is fairly comprehesive and along with getting lessons from a decent tutor can be a very helpful study aid. In a similiar fashion, the Arban Cornet Method often considered the bible of trumpet/cornet studies...
  • Practice by Listening Editor's Pick

    Gabriel Garrick Jazz Trumpet Teacher (Croydon) Picture
    Did you know... ...that most of your jazz practice should be simply listening to players that you admire? After that you can afford to focus on one or two aspects of their playing in order to facilitate your technical ability.
  • Transcription for Jazz Trumpet Editor's Pick

    William Rixon Jazz Trumpet Teacher (East London) Picture
    For any student of jazz it's really important to transcribe examples of great improvised solos from recordings. This is essential in order to gather ideas and vocabulary as well as developing an authentic style of your own. By transcribing you pick up every detail from the music and can study...
  • Making Music Fun

    Graham Russell Jazz Trumpet Teacher (Sutton) Picture
    I believe in an atmosphere where learning is fun! With many years behind me in the West End and working with the country's leading vocalists (e.g. Jamiroquai, Dame Shirley Bassey, singers in Starlight Express) I have a wealth of experience to share.

Jazz Trumpet Teachers

  • Andrew Hall

    Graham Russell Jazz Trumpet Teacher (Sutton) Picture
    I am a professional musician, with years of experience in performing, composing and arranging music of many different styles, as well as teaching in schools and music services.
  • Adam Collins

    Graham Russell Jazz Trumpet Teacher (Sutton) Picture
    My name is Adam Collins. I am a freelance trumpet player who's been living in North London for nearly 3 years. I have played for many shows in London and the surrounding...
  • Kieran Joy

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    I am a freelance trombone player with a wide ranging experience of teaching all brass instruments.
  • Dave Howell

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    I am an experienced teacher and performer. I play a wide range of styles.
  • Faye Treacy

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    Hi, I'm Faye. I love all types of music!
  • Simon Pearman

    Graham Russell Jazz Trumpet Teacher (Sutton) Picture
    I studied Jazz and Contemporary Music at City of Leeds College Music.
  • John Callister

    Graham Russell Jazz Trumpet Teacher (Sutton) Picture
    I am a highly experienced Trombone player and professional peripatetic brass teacher, passionate about brass playing and sharing my knowledge and experiences with students.
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