In this day and age most of us play a large number of freelance gigs, or have side hustles to help make ends meet. Keeping track of these...

Learning a musical instrument can be one of the most rewarding experiences in anyone's life – it can also be the source of much...

I have always been surrounded by teachers, mentors, and family who encourage me to think about who I am, where I am, and where I want to...

From my post of the Powell Trumpets facebook page: Practicing with a practice mute certainly isn't ideal, but it is a necessary evil in...

When I was a student in college, keeping in good-playing shape wasn't a big deal. I had several ensemble rehearsals each day, playing in...

A consistent and well-structured routine is essential for developing players and professionals alike. A quality daily routine will cover...

First of all, there are a number of players not listed here who certainly should be. Secondly, much of this list was stolen from one of...

There are certainly times of the year that will keep you busier than others. Let’s say most of the year you play the B-flat trumpet, and...

I like to think of composition in music like developing a character in a story. One of the most interesting things that can happen to a...

Awesome news for the Cincinnati, OH film and jazz scenes - a film, starring, produced and directed by Don Cheadle called “Miles Ahead”...

William Adam, 96, of Bloomington, Ind., died on Nov. 25, 2013, at the Indiana University Health Hospice House. Bill was born on Oct. 21,...

My house is situated at the edge of an enormous jungle. One day I was sitting on my porch, drinking a cup of coffee, and two men...