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ACB Mini Lessons!

My free mini-lessons are something I'm especially proud of! I'm proud to give back to the brass community, share tips I've learned from my heroes, and just get a chance to talk about music!

That's why we're here after all... And, I think it's important that you can see ACB not just as a place to get great gear but also a resource for our community. There are over 60 lessons now and I regularly add more. I cover everything from endurance to ear training, and playing fast to playing picc!

If you have any suggestions for a future topic, please reach out to me with your ideas! Many of the mini-lessons have come from community suggestions:

info@austincustombrass.com

Free Mini-Lessons:

Mini-Lesson No. 1: Introduction to Bends on the Trumpet

Mini-Lesson No. 2: Building Your Range by Singing in All Registers

Mini-Lesson No. 3: Incorporating Bends Into Basic Slurs

Mini-Lesson No. 4: Chordal Approach Fun

Mini-Lesson No. 5: Expanding Warmups

Mini-Lesson No. 6: Improving Your Fast Lines

Mini-Lesson No. 7: A Slightly Different Approach to Piccolo Trumpet

Mini-Lesson No. 8: Basic Plunger Techniques

Mini-Lesson No. 9: To Buzz, Or Not to Buzz?

Mini-Lesson No. 10: Finding the Center Of Your Sound

Mini-Lesson No. 11: Imitate, Emulate, Innovate

Mini-Lesson No. 12: Balancing the Pressure Points In Your Chops

Mini-Lesson No. 13: Speeding Up Your Articulations

Mini-Lesson No. 14: Improving Your Upper Register By Using Mutes

Mini-Lesson No. 15: Jazz Solo Improv Practice Tips

Mini-Lesson No. 16: Expanding On Simple Ideas In Your Solos

Mini-Lesson No. 17: Using Simple Contrasts to Develop Your Solos

Mini-Lesson No. 18: Forward Pressure

Bonus Lesson: 1-Hour Live Noodles & Trumpet Chat Archive

Mini-Lesson No. 19: My Warmup

Mini-Lesson No. 20: How To Prevent Overblowing

Mini-Lesson No. 21: Practice Tips For Busy Lifestyles

Mini-Lesson No. 22: Adjusting To Different Trumpet Mouthpieces

Mini-Lesson No. 23: Simple Ear Training Exercise To Improve Your Musicianship

Mini-Lesson No. 24a: If You Can Sing It, Can You Play It?

Mini-Lesson No. 24b: How To Play Faster Solos

Mini-Lesson No. 25: Developing Strength In The Upper Register

Mini-Lesson No. 26: Why To Play "Tight" (Part 1)

Mini-Lesson No. 27: When To Use Alternate Fingerings

Mini-Lesson No. 28: Improve Your Solos With Sweet Notes

Mini-Lesson No. 29: Turnarounds & Giant Steps

Mini-Lesson No. 30: No Time To Practice?

Mini-Lesson No. 31: Pedal Tones (Part 1)

Bonus Lesson: 1-Hour Live Noodles & Trumpet Chat Archive

Mini-Lesson No. 32: Overbreathing/Underbreathing On Trumpet

Mini-Lesson No. 33: Getting the Most Out Of Limited Practice Time

Mini-Lesson No. 34: My Thoughts On Circular Breathing

Mini-Lesson No. 35: Improving Your Valve Technique

Mini-Lesson No. 36: Choosing & Adjusting To New Mouthpieces

Mini-Lesson No. 37: Softer, Lower, Slower

Mini-Lesson No. 38: Pedal Tones (Part 2)

Mini-Lesson No. 39: The Trumpet Is An Amplifier, & Why That Matters

Bonus Lesson: 40-Minute Live Warmup & Trumpet Chat Archive

Mini-Lesson No. 40: Maximizing Chordal Practice

Mini-Lesson No. 41: Maximizing Projection By Spinning the Sound

Mini-Lesson No. 42: 1-Hour Live Q&A Archive

Mini-Lesson No. 43: Basic Microphone Technique

Mini-Lesson No. 44: My Improv Practice Routine

Mini-Lesson No. 45: Improve Your Productivity With These Tips

Mini-Lesson No. 46: Short-Term Endurance Tips

Mini-Lesson No. 47: Marksmanship

Bonus Lesson: Oil Your Valves

Mini-Lesson No. 48: Tips I Learned From Clark Terry

Mini-Lesson No. 49: Getting Back Into Shape On Piccolo Trumpet, Fast

Mini-Lesson No. 50: How To Recover After a Taxing Gig

Mini-Lesson No. 51: Leadpipe Buzzing For Improved Efficiency

Mini-Lesson No. 52: The Power of AAB Structure

Mini-Lesson No. 53: Why I Play Acrylic Mouthpieces

Mini-Lesson No. 54: My Take On the Caruso Method (The Triple C Video)

Bonus Lesson: Behind The Scenes At My Home Video Studio (June 2019)

Mini-Lesson No. 55: Pacing Yourself For Greater Endurance

Mini-Lesson No. 56: Factors in Trumpet Pricing

Mini-Lesson No. 57: How To Stay Fresh During Busy Times

Mini-Lesson No. 58: How To Give Your Trumpet a Shower

Mini-Lesson No. 59: Flow Studies vs. Long Tones

Mini-Lesson No. 60: Maximizing Your Endurance

Mini-Lesson No. 61: Is It Time To Upgrade Your Gear?

Bonus Lesson: 1-Hour Live Trumpet Q&A Archive

Mini-Lesson No. 62: Bore Size is Overrated

Mini-Lesson No. 63: More Thoughts On Upgrading Your Gear

Mini-Lesson No. 64: Playing Tight (Part 2)

Mini-Lesson No. 65: Getting Started On Piccolo Trumpet

Mini-Lesson No. 66: Common Problems (Redrot & Poor Compression)

Mini-Lesson No. 67: Breaking In a New Horn

Mini-Lesson No. 68: Practice Room Chops vs. Gig Chops

Mini-Lesson No. 69: What To Look For When Buying a Used Instrument

Bonus Lesson: ITG 2021 Virtual Session Archive on Trumpet Gear & Ageing

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"Very satisfied with lessons tailor suited to my level, encompassing general technical ability on the instrument, jazz improvisation and theory. In the timeframe of one lesson, Trent manages to explain the issues, hear and diagnose the "patient" and not least motivate by playing himself where hearing and copying is always a trusted method, providing that the source is inspiring, which it definitely is in the case of Trent!" - Pierre

"Trent has spent virtually a lifetime in the world of trumpets, teachers, all musical forms and has risen to the top. Besides being an expert in coffee, he knows the human landscape and psychology of the trumpet mind. You will only experience a unique and personal lesson... a cool cat." -Ron