CT Trumpet Lessons, Performing Artist, Badollet Ensemble

I have accepted a position as the new band director at McAuliffe Regional Charter School in Framingham , MA. http://www.mcaulifferegional.org/ This is a part time position that allows me time for performing, teaching and auditioning which is perfect for me. I'm very excited to have the opportunity to create my own program from the ground up. While this will involve lots of work it will give me the opportunity to present my teaching style and skills to a young and excited group of 6 th through 8 th graders. More to come!!

Follow this clip to learn the basics of musicianship from one of our greatest trumpet masters Mr. Maurice Murphy. Murphy is principal trumpet of the London Symphony and most well known from his studio playing of "Star Wars" and other major motion pictures. Mr. Murphy is the ripe young age of 73. I hope all of my students will view this: http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=cINXfDwRj0c&feature=PlayList&p=AA8CE81E31603B1B&index=6

Just back from an exhausting week of trips out of town. Beau and I drove to DC for a conference she had to attend. I went along to visit my good friend in the Baltimore Symphony, Rene Hernandez, and play my audition list for the Calgary Principal Trumpet audition for him. Although this was right on the heels of flying out to Calgary, the benefit was great. Thanks, Rene! It was also wonderful to finally meet the joy of his and Silva's life, little Teya. She's 3 and is already showing some amazing musical skills. While in DC I visited my friend Tom Cupples, 2nd in the National Symphony, who graciously got me into an open rehearsal of the Orchestra playing Stravinsky's Petrouchka and Symphony of Winds. Thanks Tom!! You guys sounded great! Drove back on a Saturday and flew out to Calgary on Monday. The day of the audition I warmed up in my room with the Silent Brass mute (I don't use the mike system, just the mute) at 9am. I had to be at the hall to draw numbers at 1:45pm, ...

I will be performing the 1st Movement of the Heinrich Stolzel and the Concert Etude of Alexander Goedicke at Barnes & Noble in Framingham, MA this coming Sunday afternoon as part of the fundraiser for the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest. I will be performing at 1pm on November 9th. Come by if you can and say "hi". If you are considering lessons this is a great opportunity to come by, hear me play, and talk to me afterwards. http://www.pacmetrowest.org/ Best, Dan

Today more than ever our school systems are at great risk of loosing precious opportunities in the arts. The majority of young people will not pursue arts as a career, but their exposure to be a part of arts creativity cannot be measured, and these opportunities should not be taken from the curriculum of any school. If music programs saw a small portion of the support that sports have we would not have anything to worry about. I want my future children, if I have any, to have every possible option available, especially the great gift of expression through art of any type. Sports are important activities and possible careers, but so are music, painting, acting, dancing, etc... Take a minute to check out this link: http://www.cso.org/main.taf?p=10,2,7,6 Chicago Symphony trumpeter, Tague Larsen from the Boston area followed his dream. I grew up in a moderately poor family from the south. I had a great band program, but could not afford lessons. I practiced, practiced, and practiced some...

From now through January auditions will be looming! Districts and State auditions are just a few months away, many of the local Youth Ensembles such as Boston Youth Orchestra , MYWE (Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble) , and others, usually have auditions around May. You may be a junior or senior and want to audition to be a music major or minor at your selected university. This is the time to either begin lessons, establish a coaching session, or schedule an audition prep set of lessons. My teaching method gets results fast when applied with practice. I can't practice for you, but I can give you the skills to approach any task with the most efficient practice methodology. Learn how to use your practice time efficiently and get results faster. Email for scheduling availability as soon as possible. You deserve to have all the tools available to you for optimum performance. Your confidence will soar!

I hope everyone is having a great summer! Lessons at many schools will begin promptly in September. Call or email me as soon as possible to secure your desired time and day. Billerica Schools Monday's 2pm-7:30pm Acton Music Center Tuesday's 2pm-8:30pm (right now 2-3 is available only, but a few 1/2 slots may open up) Performing Arts Center in Framingham Thursday's 3pm-8pm St. George's School Thursday's 8:30am-1pm St. George's School Friday's 8:30am-4pm I have times available if you travel to my home mostly on Saturday and Sunday. Contact me for available times. We will be focusing on getting ready for districts as early as possible this year. Practice, Practice, Practice! Take a look at the MMEA website for details on scales and solos. http://mmeaonline.org/

All trumpet students should own the Reka trumpet cleaning kit. It's the best cleaning system available and extremely easy to use. Brasswind & Woodwind sells it for about $15 and will ship it anywhere. CLEAN those trumpets!! http://www.wwbw.com/REKA-Trumpet-2c-Cornet-2c-Flugelhorn-Cleaning-Kit-i99176.music

Congrats to all of my students who are working very hard this year! Most recently Corinne, Carolyn, and Corey who performed on the Performing Arts Centers Recital in Framingham with great success. My Acton studio: Andy has auditioned at Berklee School of Music, and will be auditioning shortly at St. Rosa's College in Albany, NY on his quest to study Music Technology. Good luck, Andy!! Mark just spent this Tuesday evening performing at a concert with his high school band, jazz ensemble, and brass ensemble, all in one evening. OUCH! My lips hurt just thinking about that long evening in Acton. Mark and Michael continue to be stellar students! They both work diligently to achieve the perfect " dHOT " Annette is working diligently to establish a good "dHOT". Billerica studio: Congrats to Brian for working hard and getting into the New England Youth Wind Ensemble at U Mass/Lowell. If I could just find a good student jazz ensemble for this talented guy, he would be ...

Happy New Year!! If you are a new student or trying to decide to sign up. Here is my current schedule with availability: Monday Billerica Schools 2pm-6:30pm Tuesday Acton Music Center 3pm-8:30pm Wednesday **currently available** Thursday St. Georges School 8am-3pm Performing Arts Center (Framingham) 5pm-7:30pm Friday St. Georges School 8am-3:30pm I have various additional students that work out a flex schedule mostly on weekends.