Are you overwhelmed by a large number of types of trumpets out there? Are you trying to decide which type of trumpet you may want to buy? I get it! As a music teacher and trumpet player for over 20 years, I understand how hard it can be to navigate the world of trumpets without … Read more
Did you just buy for your first trumpet, but now you have no idea how to take care of it? Trumpet care and maintenance are essential for making your trumpet last a long time. Trumpets can last for decades and centuries if taken care of properly. On the other hand, I’ve seen trumpets become destroyed … Read more
For those in a hurry, here is a summary of the key differences between the Cornet and the Trumpet: Shape: The cornet has a slightly smaller, more conical bell compared to the trumpet, which has a larger and more flared bell. Sound: The sound produced by a cornet is considered to be more mellow and … Read more
Are you just starting to get skilled on the trumpet? Are you jealous of the high trumpet range other players have? Learning how to play high notes on a trumpet can be tricky, but it’s one of the hallmarks of a skilled trumpet player. There is a right way and wrong way to go about … Read more
When people ask me for the best student and beginner trumpet, I always direct them to the Yamaha 2300 series of trumpets. These trumpets are great and have proven good results for my students in 10 years of teaching and for my own playing for 20 years. But which one should you get? It depends, … Read more
Imagine you’re heading into the local music store to look for the best professional trumpet you can buy for the money you would like to spend. You’re really excited because this is one of your major steps to becoming a quality musician and pursuing your dreams. But when you start pricing the horns, your heart … Read more
The world of trumpets is absolutely massive. There are so many brands out there that make the instrument that it can be hard to know who to trust. Word of mouth can only be trusted so far; at some point, you need to turn to the experts. This list of the best trumpet brands covers … Read more
If you’ve never thought about it, the anatomy of a trumpet might seem pretty simple. You’ve got the mouthpiece, the trumpet body, the valves, and the bell. But when you look at a trumpet parts diagram like the one below, you may wonder what all those parts are for. Beyond just reading the trumpet parts … Read more
Are you or your child looking to start learning to play the trumpet? Are you overwhelmed by the hundreds of different models to choose from? You don’t have to be. If you’ve searched online for trumpets, you’ll find a lot of features that aren’t easily understood or explained. Words like bore size, piston valves, saddle … Read more