About us
We are a group of trumpet players that love to share our passion with others. We all started playing trumpet in elementary school. Some of us have gone on to become professional trumpet players, others teachers, and the rest of us play for our own enjoyment with local groups for fun. We all share in our love of all things trumpet. That includes the cornet and flugelhorn. Many on our team have also branched out into playing other instruments such as the piano, trombone, and flute.
Who is Doc?
Doc is the nickname we gave our best player. His name is Todd. He started out playing the french horn. That helped him develop an amazing embouchure. He was the first chair in middle school (grades 7-9). In grade 10, he was selected for the McDonald’s All American Band. There, under the leadership of the legendary Doc Severinsen, he performed amazing solos and Todd got to spend a lot of time talking with the real Doc. That’s why we call him Doc. Todd played on a Bach model 37 with a 43 bell and a Schilke 11 mouthpiece. He also played a Benge 3X. He also played a Bach 183 flugelhorn. Todd played in a Tower of Power cover band from the time he was 18 until the age of 23. He toured the United States and Canada with his band. He was featured on a few local television shows where the band performed. Todds jazz solo’s and improvisation were incredible. He is truly a gifted musician. Unfortunately, a tragic car accident injured his embouchure and he couldn’t play any longer. He continues to share his knowlege of music and trumpet playing with students from all over. He is no longer taking on new students as he’s trying to spend more time fishing.
Who is Dizzy?
Dizzy is another lead trumpet player that performed with Doc above. They toured together and had an amazing time. His real name is Bob or Robert. DIzzy loved Yamaha trumpets and played a YTR-8335GS. It was a professional model with a gold brass bell. It was a heavy horn which helped him create a solid core of sound. After touring, he enlisted in the Army and played in the Army band. He is a very strong professional trumpet player with a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) focused in Music Teacher Education from Northern Arizona University. He was the Musical DIrector of the Huntsville Concert Band for 7 years, Band Director for Huntsville City schools, and an exceptional performance artist.
We started this site to help others like people helped us. Like when we were first getting started, or stuck, and for the few of us that keep coming back to playing. Our thoughts on the products and services are from experience and research. Yes we really use this stuff. Of course, if sometimes we don’t all vote for something as “the best”, we talk it through it, test, and then decide. Have fun and please let us know your thoughts, experiences, and how we can make this site more useful for you.
We have used these products
Take a look below at my personal collection of trumpet method books and my Bach Stradivarius with a #37 bell. It’s over 45 years old. It’s been reconditioned to like new and plays amazing. It’s just like the model 190-37 that Bach is making now. These books, like my Bach Stradivarius are well used, well worn, and yes, over 45 years old. And this is why we voted these “best”.
