Show Notes
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 journal
How to organize your daily practice routine for maximum efficiency
How long your individual practice sessions should be
What to practice in each individual session
Items mentioned in this podcast and an essential library for all trumpet players;
Technical Studies for Trumpet by Herbert L. Clarke
27 Groups of Exercises by Earl Irons
Advanced Lip Flexibities for Trumpet by Charles Colin
The Arbans Complete Method for Trumpet
The Allen Vizzutti Trumpet Method Book 1
Lip Flexibilities for Trumpet by Bai Lin
Daily drills and Technical Studies for Trumpet by Max Schlossberg
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