Gear Reviews

If you have ever picked up a trumpet, you know the immediate dilemma: the instrument is designed to…

If you have ever played the French horn, you know the struggle. It is an instrument of profound…

Every trumpet player eventually hits that moment in their repertoire where a “Harmon” or “Wah-Wah” mute isn’t just…

Every trumpet player has been there: you are sitting in the middle of a delicate orchestral passage or…

There is a specific kind of anxiety known only to trumpet players living in thin-walled apartments or shared…

As a dedicated musician, there is nothing more frustrating than the constant battle between the need for rigorous…

As trumpet players, we are blessed with an instrument that can pierce through an entire orchestra and lead…

If you have ever sat in the middle of a dense orchestral texture or a soaring big band…

For decades, the “plunger” has been a staple in every jazz trumpeter’s gig bag. Historically, we’ve relied on…

As a trumpet player, I’ve often found myself in a love-hate relationship with my own instrument. I love…