April 9, 2021 jeff lewis

 In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, we talk to trumpet player and educator James Blackwell.  James is a GRAMMY award-winning trumpet player for his work on the jazz albums of Clare Fischer, Bob Mintzer, and the University of North Texas One O’clock Lab Band.  Apart from his work as a jazz lead…

January 25, 2021 jeff lewis

In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about how finding a mentor can greatly increase your chances of success as a trumpet player. In this particular episode, you will learn; The differences between a mentor and a teacher How asking the right questions can jump start your trumpet progress Tips on…

December 31, 2020 jeff lewis

In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about what my trumpet goals are for 2021, how I plan on implementing them, and how this may help you in coming up with a plan for improving your playing as well. In this particular episode, you will learn; How practicing first thing in…

December 6, 2020 jeff lewis

In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about how learning the lyrics of a song will help you become a better musician. In this particular episode, you will learn; Why it’s important to learn the lyrics of a song Who to listen to for melodic interpretation How learning different versions of…

November 8, 2020 jeff lewis

In this session of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how I use a trumpet journal to be more efficient and organized about my daily practice. Downloadable Trumpet Practice Log available for free here In this particular episode, you will learn; The benefits of keeping a trumpet practice journal/diary/log How to keep a…

October 15, 2020 jeff lewis

In this session of the Jeff Lewis tropic podcast, I show you how to play “outside” of the chord changes using a mode of the melodic minor scale. In this particular episode you will learn; What a “jazz” melodic minor scale is. What an altered scale is What a super locrian scale is What a…

September 26, 2020 jeff lewis

In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over the two types of diminished scales for improvisation, how to learn them, and how to apply them. In this episode, you will learn; The two types of diminished scales for improvisation What a diminished chord is How to practice diminished scales How to…

September 4, 2020 jeff lewis

In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about the concept of delayed gratification when it comes to improvement while practicing your trumpet. In this episode, I talk about; My experience with the Carmine Caruso method Why I keep a trumpet journal The concept of how long it takes to improve on…

August 21, 2020 jeff lewis

In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about the benefits of lip buzzing, how it can lead to proper lip and playing formation, and how it can cure the problem of puffy cheeks when playing. Also, I go over a free lip buzzing exercise and play along (which can also be…

August 8, 2020 jeff lewis

In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about the concept of quality practice over quantity and paying attention to not only the musical aspects of your playing but also the physical. In this particular episode you will learn; How practicing longer is not always better. How to pay attention to the…