In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about how finding a mentor can greatly increase your chances of success as a trumpet player. In this particular episode, you will learn; The differences between a mentor and a teacher How asking the right questions can jump start your trumpet progress Tips on…
In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about how learning the lyrics of a song will help you become a better musician. In this particular episode, you will learn; Why it’s important to learn the lyrics of a song Who to listen to for melodic interpretation How learning different versions of…
In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over the two types of diminished scales for improvisation, how to learn them, and how to apply them. In this episode, you will learn; The two types of diminished scales for improvisation What a diminished chord is How to practice diminished scales How to…
In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about the concept of delayed gratification when it comes to improvement while practicing your trumpet. In this episode, I talk about; My experience with the Carmine Caruso method Why I keep a trumpet journal The concept of how long it takes to improve on…
In this session I talk about what you can do to practice the important things first before you run out of chops and get too tired. In this episode you will learn; How to set up your practice session for success How to pace yourself How long to practice What to practice first, before you…
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.
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…