The polls are in - here are the Denis Wick Tips Community top picks for summer movies to motivate you!
If you're suffering from a lack of motivation to pick up your horn and practice technique this summer, we suggest popping some popcorn and watching one of these movies to give you the push you need to get back to the practice room!
Meet Denis Wick bass trombone artist, and founding member of trombone quartet Slide Action, Josh Cirtina. Learn about what instrument Josh started his career playing, and how he got to bass trombone, his favorite gear, and more in this Get to Know interview.
Meet Byron Wallen, Denis Wick trumpet performing artist and composer. Learn about Byron's early inspirations, the product that supports his many musical adventures, some insider tips on his recent time in the recording studio for the new Star Wars film.
Meet Aaron Tindall, tuba performer, educator, and designer of the Ultra line of Denis Wick Tuba mouthpieces. Learn about Aaron's early inspirations, the product that supports his many musical adventures, some insider tips on his line of mouthpieces.
Sorry Tuba players - it's nothing personal. In the realm of mouthpiece choice, your favorite tuba player will not be able to help you out, as Nick Hudson learned early on. Read on to find this and the rest of Nick's advice to players looking to find their perfect match in a mouthpiece.
We recently polled the Denis Wick artist group asking who had the oldest mute. What we received were a series mute pictures ranging from just a few years old to over 30 years old, and a variety of stories to go with them. Do you have a mute that has stood the test of time (let us know below!)?
Denis Wick Artist duo Dopey Monkey pull from a variety of musical genres in their many compositions. As such, they need to be able to perform it all! In this Denis Wick quick clinic, Martin and Danielle share some of their favorite practice drills that keep their technique in shape for all their musical challenges.
Meet Jay Jennings, trumpeter for Grammy award winning group Snarky Puppy, composer, and teacher. Learn about Jay's early inspirations, the product that supports his many musical adventures, and insider detail on his newest album that was just released in March 2023.
While every gig has its challenges, the Sunday morning church gig has some unique surprises that you won't find anywhere else. First, the sanctuary where you will be seated is a big echo chamber where the smallest sound carries forever. Sanctuaries can be drafty, be too hot, too cold, have horrible site lines, and a host of other surprises. Pack these supplies to keep you prepared for every scenario at your next church gig.
When preparing to perform a solo or a whole recital, there are a lot of factors that motivate our practice. To have a polished end product we meticulously learn notes, rhythms, and technique, with metronomes, recording devices, and more. And, if you are like me, I practice getting through the complete solo or program to make sure I have enough endurance.
What happens when your endurance hits a wall?