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This video shows how to disassemble trumpet valves and loosen stuck valve caps

an overview of several types and brands of trumpet cases.

In this video I talk a bit about auditions and being prepared. Preparation and staying relaxed are the 2 biggest things you can do to ensure you pl...

While on tour stops at a convenience store or gas station are common. Here are some thoughts about the options for food drink and even medicines. B...

This video takes a look at scales. It is best to memorize them and practice them in different orders with deferent articulations. This will make yo...

How to choose a trumpet case. A method that helps narrow the search for the right trumpet case.

This video discusses some basic double tonguing concepts and provides some practice advice.

Advice for young trumpet players or video artists. When making a video make sure your background or what can be seen behind you is not embarrassing.

A demonstration of the solo tone mute and how it sounds

This video shows the cost advantage of buying gig clothes at Goodwill or a thrift store. I have several shirts, coat, and hats I use on gigs that I...

Scott Englebright has such a perfect embouchure and so relaxed. He is playing with one hand and using the other to look at his phone during this wa...

Some candid light hearted advice from Scott Englebright. What fun it was to be on the road with Scott. I can not thank him enough for being part o...

If you are checking in to a hotel be sure to ask at the front desk if they serve a free breakfast, where it will be and what time it is served. Man...

Check out Scott as he gives a fantastic demonstration of how he sets his chops for the upper register. Look at how relaxed he is when he plays a hi...

Scott finishes oiling his horn on the bus. He ran out of time while cleaning it in the hotel room. Now you know why I was moving as fast as I did w...

This video shows how to disassemble and clean a trumpet. I love to clean my horn on the road. I don't have to worry about the clean up afterwards. ...

Shorty Rogers, composer. Neil Slater, director. Saxes: Luis Hernandez, Joseph Henson, Tyler Kuebler, Russell Remington, Woody Witt. Trumpets: Scott...

This video shows how to dry, lubricate and reassemble a trumpet. I love to clean my horn on the road. I don't have to worry about the clean up afte...

Remember when traveling always dress in layers. You never know if it will be hot or cold on the bus. Here are some other bus tips.

Scott Englebright playing rhinestone cowboy before the gig. Not all playing is meant to be serious.

This video discusses a very simple way to discover how to be successful.

This is about gig gear and what you might want to carry in your case to be gig ready.

A demonstration of protec trumpet cases.

I pasted two clips together to show some of the things you may be asked to do besides playing. It might be a good idea to know how to solo or infor...

Advice for air travel. Be sure you know how you are getting to and from the airport and a few other good ideas are discussed in this clip.

A short discussion about breaking up your practice session into smaller segments.

A short discussion about what gear is really going to do for you.

A demonstration of trumpet gig bags.

A demonstration of a couple torpedo trumpet cases

A demonstration of trumpet flight cases

A demonstration of Marcus Bona trumpet cases.

Taking a short cut does not always get you there faster. The tour bus took one and we were not sure if we would ever get to the hotel.

A quick demonstration of a Wiseman triple trumpet case. These are high quality cases made in England. This case was owned and demonstrated by a gr...

A journey around the several show rooms at the 20011 ITG convention in Milwaukee. I highly recommend every young trumpet player try to get to an IT...

K.O. from Stomvi-USA talking about gear.

A great CD for the young trumpet player to get.

Doc Severinsen advice for the young player.