Max Ignas

Encouragement is always nice! I’m trying to get the high register to sound less like an extension and more a part of my normal range. E♭ is a little unstable for me on C trumpet. But I think part of that has been due because of part of my approach.

I’m nowhere near , but it’s a start. Aside from the trills. Those sucked 😂. Also — to my string player friends for the blasphemy.

This is how I think a trumpet lesson with Donald Trump might go.

Since this excerpt always sneaks up in Also Sprach Zarathustra, I thought I would turn the tables and sneak up on it!

Not perfect, but real. The first movement of the Telemann used to be a test of strength for me. But now it’s a chance to exercise my heart and soul. I played this four times without too many breaks before deciding to record it because I know staying committed to the music overcomes my endurance concerns.

Pond skating! I always dreamed of skating on a pond. Growing up in Hawaii was great, but it’s a guaranteed negative to a pond freezing. Thanks to my son for filming 😆

Some more work on the Peskin. This new Yamaha Chicago BR B♭ plays so easily. I’ve never loved playing a B♭ so much. I feel like it’s an extension of my imagination.