Less is More: Basic Techniques and Daily Exercises by Frank van der Poel

This method is suitable for advanced students, teachers and conservatory students. This 192-page lesson book focuses on how to play the trumpet instead of fighting it. In chapters 1 and 2 I mainly deal with the technical and theoretical side of this objective. I describe the ideas behind the development of this Method in Chapter 3. In this method I use my own experiences and years of teaching practice as much as possible. From time to time I will supplement this with real-life stories and anecdotes from my professional career. The exercises start from chapter 4, always preceded by do’s and don’ts and useful tips.