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Mini-Lesson Series So you’ve bought a new instrument , but now what? Getting better at playing a brass instrument is a lifelong journey. In this series of Mini-Lessons you’ll learn about everything from playing high notes to sounding good while playing high notes, and everything else in between! Like: Jazz improvisation Proper breathing Time management Practice strategies How to pick out the right gear How to play efficiently Tips from master teachers like Clark Terry and …

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Trent Austin (@austincustombrass) @austincustombrass Feroce VS Feroce! Which setup do you like better_ AR Resonance Trumpet quick show and tell w. Trent #austincustombrass #kcbrass #gotbrass #trumpet #shorts #showandtell ♬ original sound - Trent Austin …

While the shop is closed today I wanted to take a few moments to send you this note introducing you to the newest instruments we are stocking at ACB  from my friend Steve Bell Jr.:     Bell Trumpets!   These instruments, which are totally "Built for the Player(TM)"  are incredible new additions to the the ACB  line.    Please  be sure to check out each listing (the link below will take you to the brand page)  as I personally playtested ea …

Trent's New Website! Trent has a new website - check it out at www.TrentAustinMusic.com! This will be the forum where he coordinates his guest artist and performance opportunities. You can also book him through DGL Artists or through his website! He's available for master classes, lessons, and concerts and excited to be immersing himself in performance again as ACB grows. Of course, we have our picks and a mouthpiece coupon below as well! Thank you for all you do to support our lives and the s …

This is a snippet from the longer three-horn video but I felt like it would be fun just to share this for anyone who might want to check out some of these horns with slightly better mixed audio.[Links in description] Time for another show-down! This time I'll compare the Edwards X13 and the Thane Performance Series to my "daily driver" Adams A1v2. These are three of my favorite horns that we have for sale through the shop (that are currently in stock). Let me know what you hear in the comments! …