| Principal inspirations
Roy Falshaw - a trumpet teacher who came round to my school with a trumpet. He played to us and asked if anyone wanted to learn. I (apparently) went home and told my parents that I was going to start playing the trumpet and that I needed an instrument! They found me a very battered old thing (purchased for 1p) and the journey began.
When it comes to who further inspired me to take my playing beyond just playing in school - a record (LP) by Crispian Steele-Perkins Shore's Trumpet opened up a whole new sound world for me. Not just the sound of natural trumpets (he is playing instruments made in the 18th century) but also the beauty that is in every note he plays. Having lessons from him, later in life, has been some of the finest hours in my learning life.
Richard Martin should also get a huge mention - my university teacher who improved every aspect of my playing, opening up a whole new world of trumpet playing. Truly a great player and an amazing teacher. |