David Walker 
Are you looking to buy a new trumpet and considering getting a plastic one? Whether it’s for your child or yourself, there are a number of great reasons to opt for plastic over traditional brass. They’re lightweight, incredibly inexpensive, easy to play, and hard to break they make a great trumpet for beginners and those …
If you or your child is interested in learning how to play the trumpet, there are a lot of great resources out there. Books are often the best way to learn but there are so many trumpet books out there it’s hard to know which one is the right level for you. To help you …
Looking to buy a trumpet but on a tight budget? Unsure about which ones are actually decent brands and which ones will break after a few weeks? Well, you’re in the right place. In this post, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about buying an inexpensive trumpet without breaking the bank. We’ll …
Looking to buy a pocket trumpet but not sure what the best ones are? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Choosing a pocket trumpet isn’t exactly simple as there are quite a few different factors that will affect which one will be best for you. In this post, we discuss everything you need to …
Looking to buy a new mouthpiece for your trumpet? Not sure what to look for or what the best brands are? Well in this post, we’re going to walk you through everything you need to know before purchasing a new mouthpiece. We’ll also review some of our favorite models of what we think are the …
Once you’ve been learning to play for a little while, you might feel that you’ve started to outgrow your first trumpet, especially if you started off on a cheap beginner instrument. But knowing which one to go for that is going to improve your playing can be difficult. To help, in this article we review …
Buying a trumpet case can be quite confusing. There are so many options available today and it’s difficult to decide which one is the right fit for you. Trumpets are expensive instruments and they need to be protected. Using a case for your trumpet will not only keep it safe from damage, and wear, but …
Tunes, bands, and orchestras all rely on the clear and unmatched sound and tone of a well-oiled trumpet, whether it’s Miles Davis’s ‘So What,’ Handel’s The Trumpet Shall Sound, the Reveille at a Remembrance service, or a school band recital. Valve oil is essential for both the playability and the longevity of your horn. It adds …
When you start learning any musical instrument, the make and model that you start on can make a huge difference to how you progress, and the trumpet is no exception to that rule. But with such a huge range of makes and models, confusing descriptions and bewildering technical specifications it’s difficult to know which instrument …
Today, if you close your eyes and picture a trumpet, you most likely see shiny silver or gold, intricately coiled into a sleek horn. It may therefore surprise you to learn that the first trumpets were not man made at all. These horns have a rich history dating back longer than many nations and cultures …