Tag: trumpet
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How much should I practice?
How much should I practice? Developing the Right Mindset for Efficient, Effortless Trumpet Playing The word practice is an interesting one. In one sense, it’s time spent working out kinks and uncovering inefficiencies — what we do to improve the many skills required to play the trumpet well. In another sense, trumpet is our practice…
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New Video! “Flintstones” – Jacob Collier – Trumpet Cover by 7 Chris Colettis
A tribute to Jacob Collier and his GRAMMY-winning arrangement of MEET THE FLINTSTONES transcribed and performed by 7 of Jacob Collier’s biggest fans on trumpet (all happened to be named Chris Coletti) 🙂 Check out Jacob’s musical universe ➡ https://jacobcollier.lnk.to/Follow And check out mine: ➡ instagram.com/trumpeterchris ➡ facebook.com/trumpeterchris ➡ twitter.com/colettitrumpet ➡ trumpetchrisblog.com
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Podcast: “Who was your most influential teacher?” with 17 trumpeters // Episode 2 of 15
I recently had the honor of appearing on Josh Rzepka’s podcast along with some REALLY fantastic trumpeters (full list below). The idea was for all 17 of us to answer the same 15 questions. This is the 2nd video of 15. “Who was your most influential teacher?” Here is my response, along with those by…
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Podcast: “What does a typical practice day look like, and does that differ from an ideal practice day?”
I recently had the honor of appearing on Josh Rzepka’s podcast along with some REALLY fantastic trumpeters (full list below). The idea was for all 17 of us to answer the same 15 questions. This is the 1st video of 15. “What does a typical practice day look like, and does that differ from an…
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Some thoughts on improving slurs after an embouchure change…
Going through an embouchure change can feel like a huge setback, and you may even doubt whether the change was the right decision. After all, if it feels and sounds worse than your old setup, how do you know you’re on the right path? In these situations, its critical that you start with something that…
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Chris Coletti Interview on TPP
Here is the live interview I did on Trumpet Player Portugal: New DUET! More posts: Featured Hide and Seek for Brass Quintet – sheet music and new recording! New live recording of my arrangement of HIDE AND SEEK by Imogen Heap! Live from BRASS DAY at Ithaca College! Read More → New Brass Quintets Now…
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CHAT W/ ETIENNE CHARLES, GROUNDBREAKING JAZZ MUSICIAN
ETIENNE CHARLES, groundbreaking jazz trumpeter, recording artist, composer, arranger and Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at Michigan State University, chats with me (Chris Coletti) and Canadian Brass trumpeters Caleb Hudson and Brandon Ridenour on Episode 6 of Quarantine Classes! Mentioned in this chat: Carnival – Etienne’s musical project Studying with MARK GOULD (all 4 of…
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CHAT W/ BILLY HUNTER, MET ORCHESTRA PRINCIPAL TRUMPET
BILLY HUNTER, principal trumpet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in NYC, chats with me (Chris Coletti) and Canadian Brass trumpeters Caleb Hudson and Brandon Ridenour on Episode 5 of Quarantine Classes! Mentioned in this chat: Winning jobs Yogic breathing and meditation Mouthpieces 🙂 The Ictus Competition (and why you should apply) Andy Bove More posts: Featured…
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CHAT W/ DAVID KRAUSS, MET ORCHESTRA PRINCIPAL TRUMPET
David Krauss, principal trumpet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in NYC, chats with me (Chris Coletti) and Canadian Brass trumpeters Caleb Hudson and Brandon Ridenour on Episode 4 of Quarantine Classes! Mentioned in this chat: MET Opera Brass performance and recordings Brandon Ridenour’s back-breaking posture (then vs now) “floating” the sound alla Jim Pandolfi MET…
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LIVE Historical Instrument Demo!
Happening LIVE (as of 4.22.20), Vince DiMartino demonstrates his collection of rare and and historical trumpets, including some 150 y/o designs that are being reintroduced by well-known modern trumpet makers. Featured Oct 23, 2024 Hide and Seek for Brass Quintet – sheet music and new recording! Oct 23, 2024 New live recording of my arrangement…
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Q&A with Chris Coletti and Dr. Aaron Witek!
On Wednesday April 1st, 2020 Ithaca College Trumpet Professors Chris Coletti & Aaron Witek gave a Q&A webinar live on Facebook moderated by our Graduate Assistants, Shaun Rimkunas and Angela King. Questions addressed included: How to stay motivated How to develop a pure, full sound and eliminate any air in your tone How to balance…
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Podcast: Trumpet Chris, Daddy Chris: Life at Juilliard, How to Move Your Audience and Inside the Decision to Step Away From A Dream Gig
Topic highlights: Career aspirations as a young conservatory student…9:54 Life like as a student at Juilliard…12:38 To specialize, or not to specialize…17:40 The foolproof method of winning a job in an orchestra…21:47 Baptism by fire: first days in the Canadian Brass…30:10 How having a family shifted priorities as a musician and performer…34:10 And much more……
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Podcast: How to Get a Better Sound, Improve Your Endurance, and Play Your Best
Caleb Hudson and I recently sat down with Daniel Forsnabba of Trumpet Academy to discuss music, performance tips for fellow musicians. Topics covered include How to create a beautiful sound How to overcome stage fright (more on this subject here) How to memorize music Practice techniques and the official Practice App Watch the full interview here:…
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Mark Gould on Trumpets and Trumpeters
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I had the extreme pleasure of studying with Mark Gould at Juilliard and Manhattan School of Music. Those that studied with him came to expect lessons would always be inspiring, and if you were lucky, filled with stories. Mark has finally put these incredible stories to print in his newest book, Orchestra Confidential: A Survival Guide…
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Podcast: Overcoming Stage-Fright & How to Perform Your Best WHEN IT MATTERS MOST
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Podcast: Overcoming Stage-Fright & How to Perform Your Best WHEN IT MATTERS MOST “Usually we get nervous when we’re focussed primarily on ourselves.” I recently had the pleasure of appearing on Bryan Crisp’s fantastic podcast Music on Purpose.In this episode we discuss how you can easily overcome stage-fright, how to perform the best when it matters most, and…
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