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Terence Blanchard

practice suggestions

Teachers

• William Fielder (Chicago Civic Orchersta, student of Herseth and Chicowicz)

Equipment:

• Monette Raja Bb Trumpet
• see a list of Monette users

Fundamental Suggestions:

• Find a teacher.
• Practice daily.
• Playing a musical instrument is like being an athlete.
• You have to build muscles.
• You have to learn how things function to produce mobility.

Jazz Suggestions:

• Know the history of the music.
• Listen to the greats.