Everyone has to practice, even the pro’s. Here are twelve practice tips from legendary trumpet player Wynton Marsalis:

Seek instruction
Make a schedule
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From the hit TV show, How Its Made, check out these videos of how your instrument is made from start to finish.

Flute
Clarinet
Saxophone
Trumpet
Trombone
Snare Drum Head, Shell and Cymbals
Rico Reeds
Handmade Flutes Workshop
Saxophone Factory Tour
Trumpet Factory Tour

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WARM-UP
Like athletes, musicians need to warm up the muscles they’ll be using. Start slowly with long tones such as whole and half notes. This will help get your mind and body focused and ready to go on.

SET GOALS FOR YOURSELF
These goals should be based on what your teacher assigned: for example, “today I’m going to improve that hard part in my band music” or “today… Click here to continue reading.

There is a whole bunch of great information in your method book which you should use as a learning tool.
Here are a couple of main tools:

The Fingering chart
Fingerings for most of the notes you’ll need.

The Play-A-Long CD
Playing along with your CD is one of the best ways to practice.

A Glossary of Musical Terms
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Find A Good Quiet Place To Practice
In practicing, it is as important to think abut what you are doing as it is to do it. That’s why you should find a spot such as a bedroom where you won’t be disturbed during your regular practice time.

Get Music Supplies Promptly
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Why do we teach music?
Not because we expect you to major in music,
Not because we expect you to play or sing all your life,
Not so you can relax,
Not so you can have fun,

But – so you will be human,
So you will recognize beauty.
So you will be sensitive,
So you will have something to cling to,
So you will have more love,
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