James Smock received a Bachelor of Music in Trumpet Performance from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC). He has also done graduate work at the University of Utah.
In addition to his studies with Dr. Robert Allison (SIUC) and Nick Norton (Utah
+ more bio informationRehearsal is, in essence, an organized attempt to improve your ensemble. Be it a rock band, string quartet, or didgeridoo group, the rules are the same. Follow them, and you'll be amazed and how quickly your sound improves. Rule 1: Schedule Rehearsals. Hoping to "get together some time..." is not going to work. You need to s...
Part 1 in a 2 part series: How to get a good horn. Ok, you want to play trumpet, so you need to get one in your hands right away! But how do you tell a good horn from a bad one? Where do you go to get a trumpet? How much should you pay? Calm down-I'm here to help. Follow my easy checklist, and you'll be on your way! 1) Go to...
James Smock
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