German trombones played in German orchestras?
by Hubertus Schmidt In Germany we have more than 130 professional orchestras. That is an outstanding amount in the whole world of music and orchestras. Let’s have a closer look Continue Reading →
Category: Guest posts
It’s just around the corners
By Kirk Lundbeck As we strive to be better trombonists we work with many instructors, mentors and fellow musicians and conversations quite often are about embouchures. There are high embouchures, Continue Reading →
Where Did the Large-Shank Kruspe Trombones Go?
by Hubertus Schmidt Kruspe’s family name in relation to manufacturing musical instruments goes far back in history to the 16th century and the town of Mühlhausen, Thüringen Germany. Mühlhausen today Continue Reading →
Be a Master of Redundancy
by Kirk Lundbeck I’ve spent 47 years of my 61 playing and teaching trombone. Pretty much daily. It is sure joy to make a beautiful sound and send a message Continue Reading →
The Importance of Singing in Relation to Brass Playing
by Michael Becker Throughout the course of my studies as a trombonist I’ve always tried to find new ways to play and grow as a musician. Many of my teachers Continue Reading →