tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25558987576954274332024-03-08T02:50:19.668-08:00Plylar Trumpet AcademyPlylar Trumpet Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07169686637961440880noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555898757695427433.post-691120066838668432009-08-31T07:58:00.000-07:002009-08-31T08:06:15.813-07:00Pre Warm Up<!--StartFragment--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;mso-ansi-language:EN-US">my students have found that mouthpiece buzzing after a few seconds of lip buzzing can help wake up the chops very effectively/ the ultimate goal for students with ‘normal’ embouchures is to buzz the lips and the mouthpiece the same way/ one should be able to place the mouthpiece onto the lips while they are buzzing without a break in the sound/ when a player says that they buzz the lips and the mouthpiece differently, my response is “wow, that is a shame”</span><!--EndFragment-->Plylar Trumpet Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07169686637961440880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555898757695427433.post-49383653639902309742009-08-28T16:28:00.000-07:002009-08-28T16:29:03.794-07:00Marching Band Chops<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">my trumpet students have inspired me to develop countless routines focusing on fundamentals and the development of great tone, range, and endurance/ students who are involved in marching band, jazz band, etc. need to pay special attention to taking care of their chops/ very important to warm up and be rested prior to a demanding rehearsal or performance/ picking a brief or extended routine will depend on available time and each individuals needs/ I strongly recommend that my students play an easy cool down session after a demanding rehearsal or performance/ download “Marching Band Chops”, a free mini book from the Resources page at PlylarTrumpetAcacemy.com/ the instruction and ideas included in this routine are invaluable/ do the long routine (35 minutes) or the short version (15 minutes)/ the exercises are extremely effective when you follow the directions and focus. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">…………..next is the pre pre warm up – R</p> <!--EndFragment-->Plylar Trumpet Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07169686637961440880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555898757695427433.post-55970310807949339652009-08-28T16:19:00.000-07:002009-08-28T16:20:10.716-07:00<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">“PRE PRE WARM UP” – lip buzzing at the very beginning of the day can be very helpful/ I do about 45 seconds in the shower every morning/ waking up the lips and breathing properly can make the rest of the days trumpet playing a pleasure!</p> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times;mso-ansi-language:EN-US">……………next is the pre warm up - R</span><!--EndFragment-->Plylar Trumpet Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07169686637961440880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555898757695427433.post-49910447751367027382009-08-27T05:48:00.000-07:002009-08-27T05:50:11.197-07:00Time To Upgrade Trumpets?yesterday, 2 of my students' parents (one novice & one intermediate) expressed interest in upgrading trumpets. as both were playing budget student model instruments, i quickly explained my philosophy of jumping from student to pro model. then, i compiled an e-mail to the parents and my favorite sales rep. at milano's music store, mesa az, chuck kerrigan. my e-mail included suggested brands, prices, links to several sources, including, local stores, out-of-state stores, ebay, & craig's list. the benefits and drawbacks of used & new purchases were explained. then, i sent a request for used tpts to all of my colleagues in az, including local freelancers, orchestral players, & university professors, plus, my current & former students. the response was quick and fruitful. e-mail and internet savy have allowed me to provide the best service possible to my students and their parents. it is much appreciated by all!<br /><a title="comment permalink" href="http://plylartrumpetacademy.blogspot.com/2009/08/welcome-to-our-new-blog.html?showComment=1251353715191#c6501937663053537423">August 26, 2009 11:15 PM </a><a title="Delete Comment" href="http://www.blogger.com/delete-comment.g?blogID=2555898757695427433&postID=6501937663053537423"></a>Plylar Trumpet Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07169686637961440880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2555898757695427433.post-37103769109428124112009-08-22T13:15:00.001-07:002009-08-22T13:19:05.817-07:00welcome to our new blogwelcome to our new blog where you will learn everything you need to know about playing the trumpet.Plylar Trumpet Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07169686637961440880noreply@blogger.com2