Why we were out so late before the wedding ...
The night before our wedding, I came in close to midnight. My daughter was like, "Why were you out so late?" Well, I'll tell you! The...
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Mandy Audette
- Sep 21, 2022
- 1 min
New band website - This tool makes it easy to set up
My all-female ragtime band, Pussy Rag, has a new website. Check it out here. You can get on our email list and know when and where we...
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Mandy Audette
- Sep 21, 2022
- 1 min
New YouTube video demonstrating what to do when your part is not in the key you expect
I just released a new YouTube video called "What to do when your trumpet part is in the wrong key". I know what you're thinking: There...
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Mandy Audette
- Aug 22, 2022
- 1 min
Attention beginner trumpet players.... Here is how to do all the fingerings on the trumpet
The other day on Facebook, someone asked a reasonable question for a beginner. "How do you finger all the notes on the trumpet?" I made...
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Mandy Audette
- Aug 19, 2022
- 1 min
Good wholesome fun with Pussy Rag this Saturday night at Honeymoon Brewery
My all-female ragtime will be playing our second gig at Honeymoon Brewery this Saturday night at 6 pm. If you're in town, I hope you can...
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Mandy Audette
- Aug 15, 2022
- 1 min
For all the Beatles fans... How to play "8 Days a Week" in 12 keys.
One habit that has helped me grow as a musician is learning to play songs that I know and like in all 12 keys. Why? Because it helps you...
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Mandy Audette
- Jul 25, 2022
- 2 min
RIP my trusty ProTec gig bag... Time to upgrade to one with wheels
First of all, I would like to tip my hat to my former trumpet gig bag. I bought it when I was in college over 20 years ago. At the time I...
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Mandy Audette
- Jun 27, 2022
- 3 min
Musicians - Is STRESS your friend or foe?
By H. Paul Stanley Bob Marley said, “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” I’m a retired psychologist and a...
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Mandy Audette
- Jun 9, 2022
- 1 min
For those of you who don't need lessons, but need more gigs, students, or sales
Being able to promote yourself as a musician is just as important as being able to play. When I am not teaching trumpet lessons, I help...
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Mandy Audette
- May 18, 2022
- 1 min
What are lip squeaks and how can they help you play high notes?
When Seth Sanchez and I went through the Power Player Trumpet Course together, one of the things that made the fastest difference was...
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Mandy Audette
- May 5, 2022
- 2 min
How his chops came back more responsive than ever after Covid
Last week I was contacting some of my trumpet playing friends from Lawrence University to let them know about Jordan Hofffman's Power...
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Mandy Audette
- May 3, 2022
- 1 min
May the Fourth be With You!
My daughter was excited because she's going to play trombone with the Hillstompers, a community marching band in Los Alamos. Since it's...
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Mandy Audette
- Apr 23, 2022
- 2 min
Transposing to C - It's about as difficult as learning Pig Latin
After playing a church service for Easter, I made a brief video demonstrating how to play along with the hymnal or piano music when...
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Mandy Audette
- Apr 17, 2022
- 1 min
Not sure where to attend Easter service? Come hear US play. :)
Seth Sanchez and I will be playing our trumpets at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Santa Fe, NM at 10:30 am. It is located at 209 E Barcelona...
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Mandy Audette
- Apr 2, 2022
- 1 min
I enjoyed the Black Mesa Brass performance... and they're playing again this Wednesday!
I thoroughly enjoyed hearing the Black Mesa Brass Quintet perform this evening at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Santa Fe....
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Mandy Audette
- Apr 1, 2022
- 2 min
Gratuitous 8va's on the borrowed Mt. Vernon
The last rehearsal for Partizani Brass Band started off a little weird. There was a little bit of turmoil with the members, and we needed...
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Mandy Audette
- Mar 29, 2022
- 2 min
The couple who plays (double high C's) together, stays together
I cracked open Jordan Hoffman's Power Player Trumpet Course and my fiancée, Seth, wanted to join in. For me, I was excited about the...
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Mandy Audette
- Mar 29, 2022
- 1 min
My YouTube channel is getting tens and tens of views!
I'm pretty excited because after taking my sweet time getting my YouTube channel started, people are watching it. Have you taken a peek?...
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Mandy Audette
- Mar 14, 2022
- 3 min
Call an ambulance! My lips are chapped!
When it comes to chops, I have had a lot of luck. High notes have come naturally, and I can count on them to be there when I need them....
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Mandy Audette
- Feb 10, 2022
- 1 min
Making Sense of Major Scales
Memorizing scales can be a challenge for a lot of people, but it's a rite of passage that can open up a lot of doors for you as a...
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