Wednesday April 6, 2016 This is a topic frequently discussed in the music community, particularly when addressing students burgeoning into the world of music. What we do as musicians is a legitimate

Continue reading…Music is Business, Seriously.

Monday March 14, 2016 Here it is…my First Blog request! Things are going to start happening to me now! Stage fright leading to total fatigue on stage is a reality

Continue reading…Managing Nerves and Fatigue

Getting funding for projects, conferences, or your music program can be flat out maddening.  Required of you is tenacity, courage, and often the ability to weave gold at your fingertips.

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Wednesday March 2, 2016 “The mind can hurt as much as the body.” – Marcel (Anthony Oseyemi) from the Movie Hector And The Search for Happiness. Yesterday I overheard a

Continue reading…Keeping The Mind Healthy

Wednesday February 24, 2016 Welcome, this post merely scratches the surface a rather complex subject. This article, while mainly aimed at trumpeters, contains information that any musician can use. Please

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Tuesday February 23, 2016 This post is a culmination of  the tools I learned over the years, much thanks to professor Michael Anderson and his dedication to his students at

Continue reading…Developing Great Time

Monday February 22, 2016 Recently, I gave a masterclass to some young players. When I asked them who they listen to, I received mostly blank stares. As I live infinitely

Continue reading…Developing Tone