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I play these instruments...: Bb Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet

I perform...: Classical, Contemporary Jazz, Big Band/Swing, Solo Literature, Latin, Pop, Quintet, Church/Worship

Playing Level:: Pro

My preferred equipment:: Modified/Custom Horn

My most memorable trumpet experience:: Playing lead w/Clark Terry

Personal trumpet aspiration:: To tour the country and Europe.

About Me:: I play lead trumpet for Carnival Cruise Line and play a California Light trumpet made by the New York Trumpet Company.

Interests:: Anything having to do with music, cooking (FoodTV rocks), landscaping (okay I'm a beginner), running.

Heroes:: Chris Jaudes, Bob Ceccarini, Dave Blazer, Maynard (duh!), Jim Manley (please his triples are amazing)

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More about the high chop thing

Okay so the thing I noticed tonight is that maybe tweaking some equipment issues (mouthpiece) that the muddiness could probably dealt with. Also I think by practicing going from middle to high through scales, etc. that things could clear up. It's just a weird thing that I've developed this way. I remember when I was studying with Chris he always told me to make sure that I balanced out my practicing. It's just really hard though when the bulk of what I'm playing is all this upper register… Continue

Posted on September 30, 2008 at 1:06am

High Chops

Okay so this is what I'm now experiencing. The weird and annoying happening of having my sound get really clear from around third line-b on up. When I was a kid I always noticed that the lead players I listened to seemed to have a clearer sound in their upper register as compared to their middle/low registers. At this point I'm not sure how to attack the problem considering that the charts I play look like flute music! But ehh...at this point does it really matter. The only time I really have… Continue

Posted on September 29, 2008 at 12:17pm

The next thing...

So one of the strange parts about this gig is that even before you're contract is over you start setting up the next one. The thing is that I'm not sure where it is that I want to go next. There are some intriguing situations open, but I'm unsure what it would be like to step in one gig in particular that would offer some real challenges professionally. Basically would you as a player want to follow somebody who has a real strong rep? Numerous cat's have found themselves in this situation in… Continue

Posted on September 20, 2008 at 12:40am

The Road

So as professional players many times we find ourselves in a postion that requires going out on the road. What I find is a common thread/emotion each time I prepare to leave is that bit of self doubt. "Am I really good enough for this gig?" I use to believe that this was something that was just unique to me as a player but through conversations with other cats who do tours on the road some of them initially have this creep in to their conscienciousness (if for some reason that is spelled… Continue

Posted on August 10, 2008 at 11:21pm — 1 Comment

The loneliness of practice

Okay so I'm actually writing this as I'm sitting in my practice room practicing. Wait was that a bit redundit? Anyhow as trumpet players/musicians the one thing that we have to do daily is practice. Those who are not musicians really have no idea just how lonely this can be.

When I resumed playing trumpet after not having played for five years I was fortunate enough that I was able to study with a really, really great player. During one on my lessons I asked why he had a television in his… Continue

Posted on June 12, 2008 at 1:43pm

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At 11:30am on May 19, 2008, Brad Wilcox said…: Hey, Ron?? My old high school chum?? haha.. Cool to see you on here! I just popped over...Felix sent me the invite. What's up???

At 7:25pm on May 20, 2008, Brad Wilcox said…: Yep...bet you are ready to get back out on the water. Hope you can soon. Take care...

At 2:50pm on May 21, 2008, Brad Wilcox said…: Did you get a chance to check out the clips on my page?

At 9:50am on July 14, 2008, Brad Wilcox said…: I hear that. Good for you. I've been walking/running every day along with crunches, etc. Same. Lost about 40 lbs. ha. Feel much better. Yes, that works wonders with the trumpet.

At 1:50pm on August 4, 2008, Brad Wilcox said…: Best of fun on the ship. Be sure and keep me posted and try and get some audio clips of the show this time!!!!!!! I'd love to hear it.
Heading to points Midwest tomorrow.. the only public gig we'll be on is http://countryclubhillstheater.org/artist.fourtops.html (copy/paste url ). Be there on Fri.

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