[TPIN] Advice for practice?

[Eric Bolvin]

Sounds like The Arban Manual may be just what you need. http://www.bolvinmusic.com/publications5.html
A 69 lesson course that takes you through the entire Arbans.
I've got some free lesson plans for you to check out at the site.

Good luck with it!

Eric Bolvin
The Really Big Student Songbook
The Arban Manual
www.BolvinMusic.com
408.236.2009 



>I consider my self to be a fairly decent trumpet player, not real good but 
>a
> bit over average. I would someday like to play in a professional orchestra
> or teach at a university for a living. I currently only practice at most 3
> hours a week, being in college that is not near enough not that it would 
> be
> anytime in life, but anytime I pick up the horn to play it doesn't seem 
> like
> I get anything done, more like an hour of "fooling around." I only seem to
> really practice when I have a certain piece I am working on or when I have 
> a
> deadline for something. Anyone know of anyways to make yourself get in the
> practice room...and how to make that time worth while. I know it is
> different for everyone but I am open to any opinions. Thanks, RJ


Eric Bolvin
The Really Big Student Songbook
The Arban Manual
www.BolvinMusic.com
408.236.2009