Daily Practice
Daily practice is essential to the development of positive trumpet skills. Most athletic teams continue basic exercises like push-ups daily, not to learn the ability to do push-ups but to maintain and improve this ability. Trumpet is no different. Most players are told that they must practice daily, but are not always told what to practice. If you have never worked on fundamental trumpet playing skills, use my Daily Drills [PDF] as a starting point!. Use these simple exercises daily to develop your tone, strength and flexibility.

Suggested Trumpet Methods
Not sure where to go from there? Perhaps you already do practice daily, but looking for more material? Check out my Suggested Trumpet Methods [PDF].

• Working on Arban Studies? Check out our Guide to the Arban Complete Conservatory Method to help guide you through all that material.
• Interested in improving your technique? Use our Guide to the Clarke Technical Studies.

Suggested Trumpet Solos
Looking for great solo repertoire to work on? Refer to my Suggested Trumpet Solos [PDF].

Suggested Trumpet Duets
The best way to learn how to sight read and build off of the strengths of other players is to play duets. Find a friend and PLAY! Use this list of suggested duets to get you started.

Orchestral Repertoire for Trumpet
Orchestral music makes up a large and demanding part of the repertoire for trumpet. Use this list of orchestral repertoire as a guide to studying this music and purchasing recordings.

Guide to Mutes
Playing with mutes is often misunderstood and frequently results in less than satisfactory results. Read this guide to help you make decisions about mutes, learn a few tricks of the trade and performing techniques that will make playing with mutes more enjoyable.

Guide to B-flat Trumpets
Upgrading to a good professional quality trumpet can frequently improve more than just your tone quality.  Click here for things to look for when considering a professional B-flat trumpet as well as a few suggested models.

Guide to Trumpet Mouthpieces
Click here for an explanation of what makes a good trumpet mouthpiece, how to pick one and a few suggestions of popular brands and sizes.

Trumpet Supplies List
If you play trumpet there are certain supplies that you should have, click here for a list of suggested things that you will need at one time or another.