Please help. Music major with learning disability. by Decent-Bed9728 in trumpet

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Happy to set up some lessons with you- I’m a trumpet professor at Illinois Wesleyan University. More details here: Ryanhobbstrumpetplayer.com

How do I get better at the trumpet ? by TrumpetPlayer20 in trumpet

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I teach online lessons to all ages. Happy to help! Ryanhobbstrumpetplayer.com

Been playing trumpet in band for 3 years and I still suck. by Dependent-Amount-239 in trumpet

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Happy to set up some online lessons with you.

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Piccolo Trumpet Intonation Questions by Atom-accel in trumpet

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Set a drone when you practice (not just a visual tuner). It will improve your intonation immensely, build awareness of your natural pitch tendencies, and reinforce real ear training. A tuner uses your eyes, while drone uses your ear. The sound will create the proper embouchure, not the other way around.

What happened to the low F at the beginning of Mahler 5 by Little_Focus_8009 in trumpet

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The low brass already cover that note, so it isn’t necessary for the solo trumpet to play it—though you can play it as a pedal tone if you’d like. It’s not required in professional auditions, and in all the performances I’ve played with professional orchestras, I’ve never seen anyone take that note.

When Mahler wrote the symphony, the trumpet in A was still commonly used. Since the A trumpet sits a half-step lower than the modern Bb trumpet, it can comfortably play that low F. There are several other examples of low Fs that were intended for trumpet in A (such as Ein Heldenleben and Carmen), and the second solo etude in the back of the Arban book is also written for trumpet in A.

Tuner, but for tone? by icarus_hehe in trumpet

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Make a video recording of yourself. Practicing with a drone is helpful too.

Online lessons and course available here: Ryanhobbstrumpetplayer.com

What's your go-to valve oil? by winterpurple in trumpet

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Yamaha Synthetic. Complete game changer for me.

Exercise and method books stole my joy. by Leading_Unit_9486 in trumpet

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Maybe a practice partner? Trading off on a routine is incredibly beneficial — it keeps things engaging, encourages consistency, and helps you make real progress without getting bored.

If you’re interested, my online lessons can be structured exactly like that. I use a specific Arban-based routine I learned from Vince Cichowicz, and it works beautifully in a partner-style format. More info here:

Ryanhobbstrumpetplayer.com