In this podcast I talk about what didn’t work for me in 2018 and what my trumpet related goals are for 2019. Items mentioned in this podcast; The Daily Practice Log “The Real Way To Play The Cat Anderson Method” trumpet book DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on…
In this session I talk about how we really teach ourselves how to play the trumpet by using self analysis and trial and error and I also include some common misconceptions.
In this podcast I give a short tutorial on different ways of improvising using minor pentatonic scales and patterns. minor 7th chord play along in all 12 keys; https://youtu.be/Xim6gMGsDr0 YouTube tutorial; https://youtu.be/r2CtMbTcqHE Download the minor pentatonic scale pattern here; https://www.jefflewistrumpet.com/scale-patterns-jazz-improvisation/ In this episode you will learn; what a minor pentatonic scale is how, when, and…
Here are 4 tips on how to have a more productive practice session. Items mentioned in this podcast; Tonal Energy– The app I use for my metronome, drone, tuner, and recorder. The “Edirol” digital recorder I use– The one is a little pricey but it sounds great! I also hear that the less expensive ones…
In this podcast I will give you three ways to transcribe your favorite jazz solos and tunes. Items mentioned in this post; Anytune– A free app used for slowing down those ultra fast solos Transcribe– Software that is better (sounds “cleaner at slower tempos and has more features), but will cost you, for slowing down…
This episode is about the “Mark Levine Jazz Theory Book”. This is THE best jazz theory book in my opinion. Once I read through this book, everything started to make sense. The Mark Levine Jazz Theory Book In this podcast you will learn: How the four scales; Major, melodic minor, diminished, and whole tone relate…
This podcast is about four tips you can follow to help prevent or deal with swollen, tired lips after playing or performing.
Interview with San Francisco Bay Area trumpet and trombone player Joel Behrman. Products mentioned in this interview; I Real Pro app Clifford Brown “After You’ve Gone” Jamey Aebersold “The II-V-I Progression” Clarke “Technical Studies for Trumpet” Charles Colin Lip Flexibilities Carmine Caruso “Musical Calisthenics for Brass” DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that…
Here are four of my favorite apps I use for everyday practice; Virtual rhythm section (piano/bass/drums) to play along with. I Real Pro Metronome/Tuner/Drone for daily practice. Tonal Energy To slow down and isolate those problem areas (solos and melodies) you are trying to transcribe. Anytune Drum loops with real drum sounds to play your…
Here are a few tips for getting warmed up before that 7am band class! Mouthpiece buzzing pdf Tonguing Exercise Yamaha Silent Brass Pro Tec ML203 Liberty Trumpet Compact Aluminum Practice Mute Arbans Complete Method for Trumpet The Complete Shuebruk Tongue Trainers for Cornet or Trumpet DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if…
