Elliot84

Hello Andrew, let me first say you are a real inspriation to me when i first saw you preform the Artunian Trumpet Conerto 2 years ago with TSO. It really kick started my love for The sound of the trumpet other then any genre of music in particular. Enough said I am amazed at how you stay so consistent in your performances. what would you suggest doing to stay so consistent? and also to build endurance? thanks alot!
Elliot

Elliot84

to add quickly i also find my playing changes day to day, good days and not as good days. i took a lesson with a cuban trumpet player and he said i should just keep working at it but didnt really give me any insight or direction to work at it.
Thanks again,
Elliot

amtrpt

Hi Elliot,
First of all thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate it!
Endurance is a tough one. It's always a balance of hard work but also not working too hard. What I mean by that is that when you are practicing things that address endurance you have to be careful not to sacrifice correct playing.
It's difficult to tell you what you should practice to work on endurance. You can use anything that you find tiring. Just be sure to play correctly and don't do anything that could hurt you physically. I'm sorry this isn't a more direct answer, but it's hard to give you a definite answer without hearing you play. I hope that this is a little helpful.
Best,
Andrew

Elliot84

thanks a lot. it was clear i'll tell when i start to get confused. i play in a bigband in toronto, and we are consistently playing one chart to the next. i'm confused on how to practice that if i should practice and rest the same amount i play or practice farely flowing one thing to the next like in the realistic situation i'm in. i've been trying to get a hold of you for some time to get a lesson actually and it's been really difficult i would love to get a few lessons off you if you had the time.
cheers,
Elliot

trumpetlore

Elliot,
I'm studying with Thompson right now, and we use his buzzing basics book a lot. I do notice myself playing much more efficiently, which has improved both range, and endurance for me. I'd highly suggest checking the book out, and since you're so close, taking a drive down and getting a few lessons with him!
Jeremy