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Ben Wright started T5 on the belief that everyone can benefit from a smarter, more holistic approach to music training. Developing independent thinking, physical efficiency, problem solving, and a greater sense of confidence playing the trumpet are the basis for everything T5 does.
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Re-frame to re-learn – teach an old dog new tricks on the trumpet or any instrument
You CAN teach an old dog new tricks I am 46. I don’t think of that as old, but I have been working in full-time orchestras now for over 23 years. I left school in 1998 to start working and yet, in the last three years, I have learned more about how to play the trumpet...
Building accuracy and confidence: playing the trumpet (or any other brass instrument) is like shooting free throws…
Playing a brass instrument is like shooting free throws… Steve Nash is the second-best free-throw shooter of all time at 90.43%... just behind Steph Curry, depending on the week! Nash shot 90% on his first free throw and 91% on his second free throw. That one...
The Best Zoom Settings: Learn More in Your Lessons
I have met and worked with many fantastic trumpet players since spring of 2020 via Zoom: American, Canadian, Asian, Australian, Spanish, and British players; older players and younger; amateur and pro. I feel lucky to have been able to help so many people from the...
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How to play Gekker Articulation Studies for Trumpet
Clark Routine
Petrouchka Drills Part 2
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Testimonials
“Ben’s teaching made me see the importance of playing longer lines and being more organized. Hearing him in person and in the orchestra was always inspiring. My playing wouldn’t be where it is today if I hadn’t studied with him.“
“Studying with Ben was one of the best things that happened to me for my trumpet playing… Hearing Ben, not only in lessons, but on stage with the BSO every week, was enormously beneficial for my later success. I wouldn’t be where I am today without my time studying with him.“
“Ben’s approach of singing to save chop time and focus on the music was really beneficial to me. His focus on being mentally and physically balanced was one of the keys to my success in winning auditions. Years after I studied with Ben, he was a pillar of support when I needed his it most – his advice helped me bounce back from a challenging time in my career and move forward.“
“Ben has been an incredible mentor and teacher for me, and I can’t thank him enough for all the invaluable lessons he has given me in music and beyond…. The perspective he provided was just the right push at just the right time to allow me to be happy and successful here and now.“