In this Three-Week Intensive, tonebase trumpet lead Ethan Chilton provides the ultimate blueprint to playing a lip trill. Building up from the foundational movements required of the tongue and facial muscles, this class provides all the concepts and practice you need to master your first lip trills. Ethan utilizes practice exercises from Earl Irons to help build flexibility, and Arban to work on gradually increasing the speed of our note changes. There are two video assignments, which Ethan responds to with personalized feedback!
What to Expect:
- 🔗 Guided Exercises: Each week, enjoy a new video where Ethan outlines a structured theory of practice, and demonstrates simple, concrete exercises designed to amplify a specific skillset.
- 🎶 Expert Guidance: Led by Ethan Chilton, professional LA-based trumpeter who built the tonebase trumpet library, these sessions offer a unique insight into the tools and concepts that working trumpeters rely on to develop and refine their flexibility.
- 🤝 Community Interaction: Share your experiences, receive feedback from peers, and engage in a supportive community of fellow music enthusiasts and aspiring performers.
Timeline:
- Sign-Up : August 19th - August 25th
- Course Period: August 26th - September 15th
- Optional check-In via Zoom: September 10th
