I used to be mystified when I saw a musician pick up entire tunes by ear. This is an incredibly useful skill to the professional player and casual instrumentalist alike. The ability to quickly identify and memorize so much information used to be baffling to witness. Where do people learn to do this? The answer is simple. Practice makes perfect. I'm going to share with you a few easy things you can incorporate into your practice routine that will help you develop your inner ea

A wise man once told me, 'Tone is important. Its the first and last thing anyone will hear'. This man, the late Abram Wilson, had an effortlessly rich trumpet sound. The kind of sound that was impossible to ignore. His advice still resonates with me years later. Think about it. You could have brilliant ideas but if they're played with a mediocre tone that's not engaging or pleasing to the ear then whatever you play will be lost and ignored. Since that concert I have been cons