Want to become a better trumpet player? A more creative musician?

Meet Paul.

Meet Paul


Hello! I'm Paul Murphy, and I’ve built my career over the past 15 years working as a professional musician and educator at The Juilliard School, Carnegie Hall, the New York Philharmonic, Radio City Music Hall, and on Broadway. What started as a project to stay connected to my students during the pandemic has grown into the one-on-one coachings, lessons, video courses, and digital resources that you'll find here. I’m excited to share my knowledge and expertise with you, and hope that you’ll find these resources useful in becoming not only a better trumpet player, but also a more creative and successful musician. 

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Work with Paul

Online Coaching

Work one-on-one with Paul to transform your playing through focused sessions tailored to specific goals. Develop a plan that works for you, whether you're working on fundamentals or preparing for audition.

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Practice Resources 

Discover practice tools and resources developed by Paul, including practice exercises, videos, guides, and more. Each resource provides clear, practical guidance designed to help you become a better trumpet player.

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Video Courses

Learn fundamental skills and proven practice strategies through engaging video courses designed and taught by Paul. Each course delivers clear, step-by-step guidance to help you unlock your potential.

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Practice Tools and Resources

Staircase and Elevator Studies

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The Beginner's Guide to Choosing Your First Trumpet or Cornet

Feeling lost in the maze of choosing the right trumpet or cornet? Paul's Beginner's Gear Guide is here to illuminate the path, offering expert advice on renting vs. buying, and guiding you through selecting the perfect instrument and essential gear. Start your musical journey on the right note.

 

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Explore Self-Paced Video Courses

Kickstart your musical journey on the trumpet or cornet with this beginner-friendly course, offering engaging, step-by-step guidance. Master the essentials of brass playing, from producing a beautiful sound and mastering proper breathing techniques to achieving a solid embouchure. Learn to read music, care for your instrument, and establish an effective practice routine. Guided by the instruction of award-winning teaching artist Paul Murphy, transform from an absolute beginner into a budding musician, capable of playing simple songs and ready for further musical exploration.

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This course offers intermediate and advanced trumpeters of all ages the opportunity to strengthen the fundamental aspects of their trumpet playing. Students will deepen their knowledge of key concepts central to great trumpet playing including efficient tone production, proper breathing technique, articulation, flexibility, range, endurance, ear training, and musicianship across many styles. Students will also learn how to develop practice habits and routines that are fun, effective, and that stick. Designed and taught by award-winning teaching artist Paul Murphy, this course will help trumpeters establish the fundamental habits of mind that lead towards significantly improved trumpet playing as well as a more confident and creative sense of musical artistry.

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Have you ever been unsure of how to practice? Have you ever lost your motivation to practice? This course is designed to help students renew their motivation for practicing, as well as to help unlock the secrets of how to have fun while practicing more effectively. Designed and taught by award-winning musician and teaching artist Paul Murphy, students will leave this course equipped with knowledge that will help transform their practice from "so-so" to pro. 

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