Almost every trumpeter benefits from a daily fundamentals routine/session. A well crafted progressive routine can simultaneously solidify skills we already possess and move the needle forward on skills we wish to improve. This can be the key to unlocking busy performance schedules, sprawling audition excerpts, difficult solo repertoire, and anything else that requires us to maintain or improve multiple aspects of our playing at once.

Using the ubiquitous Arban Conservatory Method as a basis, this routine can provide that structure. This 4 week progressive tour through the Arban draws from the teachings of Vincent Chicowicz and Arnold Jacobs to intelligently balance the technical demands of each day, which range from 45 to 90 minutes. It draws the most functional skills for a modern trumpeter from the original text and augments it with custom exercises including air attacks, lip slurs, and more. Written for the advanced college student, semi-professional, and professional, this book can also serve advanced high school students preparing for festival auditions and as a progressive plan for teachers with students age 13 and up.