Brass Pedagogy and Performance Practices

This site is dedicated to the memory of Adolph Herseth, Edward Kleinhammer, and Arnold Jacobs who have profoundly influenced my work and life with their artistry, integrity, and musical leadership.. These concepts are published to fulfill my promise to "Jake" a few months before his death in 1998. "Your work will live on through your students. "Harvey Phillips, "Arnold Jacobs is our national treasure."

Saturday, June 5, 2021

SING BUZZ PLAY Transcending the mindless brass tube in your hands with the musical sound you hear in your mind.

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THE MUSIC FLOWS POWERFULLY AND FREELY LIKE A RIVER FROM THE MOUNTAINS OF THE MIND TO THE AUDIENCE OF THE SEA. THE INSTRUMENT IS ONLY A MINDL...
Friday, June 4, 2021

A STORY OF ARNOLD JACOBS

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          ARTISTRY, TEACHING, STUDENTS, AUDIENCE MYTHS, TRUTHS, EVOLUTION Dr. Jacobs preferred to be called Arnold . Most people cal...
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Monday, April 4, 2016

FEEL and FAIL are four letter words to a brass player.

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ROGER ROCCO THE OBJECT IN YOUR HANDS IS NOT THE REAL INSTRUMENT. YOU ARE THE REAL INSTRUMENT. THE MUSIC TELLS US EVERYTHING WE NEED TO KN...
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Sunday, February 22, 2015

THE EPIDEMIC OF FOCAL DYSTONIA

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Adolph Herseth No greatness can be achieved if the trumpeter is paralyzed by fear. If a trumpeter is fearful when they play, they should...
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