Trumpeter's Fanfare---Time for a New Trumpet?

Just as you begin to realize that all your practicing is paying off and you are really, truly improving, it might be time for a new trumpet. While your beginner horn may have been nice, it actually may be holding you back from reaching new horizons. Most companies offer intermediate and professional models that offer different features than their beginner models. Many have narrower bores and better valves. These models will be more expensive though than your beginning horn. Many of the professional models cost over a thousand dollars, but if you are serious about sticking with the trumpet for awhile, it would be a good investment. Remember that you shouldn't buy an expensive horn and expect to become an awesome player. Become an awesome player through practice. Just like new shoes don't make you run faster, good trumpet playing comes from the operator, not from the equipment (but the best equipment never hurts). You will have to practice just as much, maybe even more, now that you have a better trumpet, as you did before you had it. Make your money go to good use and keep on practicing.

Don't always expect your parents to pay for it - getting a part time job or mowing lawns and earning the money for it yourself makes it much more valuble to you. Every time you think of how many lawns you mowed, you'll be reminded how much it means to you.

TRUMPETER'S FANFARE
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