Taught by renowned trumpet player
Ralph Alessi
Creative artists must be more than instrumental virtuosos. They must also build a path for themselves by constantly pushing their artistry and finding avenues to perform their music. In this course, Ralph Alessi discusses how he prepares for a gig, his own trumpet routine, gives advice to young artists, how to relate to an audience, and much more.
Developing Your Artistic Voice
When you're constantly exposed to new music, your definition of "great" continues expanding, in turn pushing your standards for yourself. Ralph lays out a map for developing your artistry as a creative musician in the 21st century, including his daily trumpet routine.
Building a Band
Ralph shares how he's approached putting a band together, establishing a democratic environment where he can leave things up to chance and maintaining a feeling of fun. He also shares a few tips on relating to an audience and business strategies for musicians.
Click here to download the course workbook PDF and see the full syllabus →Improvising trumpeter Ralph Alessi splits his time between Brooklyn and Bern, Switzerland and has performed with Fred Hersch, Steve Coleman, Ravi Coltrane, Jason Moran, Sam Rivers, and many others.
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