What will you learn in Learn to Play the Trumpet: Beginner to Pro Made the Easy Way Course
Assemble, care for, and maintain your trumpet—including cleaning, lubrication, and mouthpiece fitting.
Develop a clear, centered tone through correct embouchure, air support, and posture.
Read standard music notation and map notes on the staff to trumpet fingerings across all three valves.
Play a variety of simple tunes—from folk melodies to basic lead‐sheet lines—following step-by-step guidance.
Master major scales and essential technical exercises to build dexterity, range, and confidence.
Program Overview
Module 1: Assembly & Maintenance
⏳ 30 minutes
Topics: Trumpet parts and assembly; cleaning slides and valves; oiling techniques
Hands-on: Disassemble your trumpet, perform a basic cleaning routine, and reassemble it correctly
Module 2: Embouchure & Tone Production
⏳ 45 minutes
Topics: Lip and jaw positioning; diaphragm breathing exercises; producing a stable buzz
Hands-on: Practice long-tone exercises and mouthpiece buzzing drills to develop a warm, consistent sound
Module 3: Music Notation & Fingering Charts
⏳ 45 minutes
Topics: Note values, key signatures, and reading treble clef notation for trumpet
Hands-on: Play written examples using animated fingering charts to reinforce staff-to-valve coordination
Module 4: Melodies & Repertoire
⏳ 1 hour
Topics: Step-by-step learning of familiar tunes (e.g., “Hot Cross Buns,” “Ode to Joy”) and simple jazz licks
Hands-on: Perform each melody along with backing tracks, focusing on intonation and rhythmic stability
Module 5: Scales & Technique Exercises
⏳ 30 minutes
Topics: Major scales in common keys, arpeggio drills, lip slurs, and valve-transition exercises
Hands-on: Run through scale and slur exercises to build flexibility, accuracy, and smooth valve changes
Module 6: Practice Strategies & Troubleshooting
⏳ 30 minutes
Topics: Effective warm-ups, practice routines, and common beginner pitfalls (e.g., squeaks, fatigue)
Hands-on: Apply targeted fixes—adjusting mouthpiece placement, modifying breath support—to resolve tone issues
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Job Outlook
Private Trumpet Teachers: $35–$60 per hour, with demand in schools, studios, and online platforms.
Session & Freelance Work: $25–$45 per hour for studio sessions, wedding/event gigs, and pit orchestras.
Orchestral Positions: Regional ensemble salaries range $25k–$50k annually; top orchestras pay $60k–$100k.
Strong sight-reading ability and range development open doors in jazz bands, pit orchestras, and recording projects.
Specification: Learn to Play the Trumpet: Beginner to Pro Made the Easy Way
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