The Trumpet is one of the most versatile instruments you will ever encounter, and it's also one of the most challenging to learn. Why? Because the instrument doesn't make any sound on its own!

In this class for totally new players, you'll get advice on choosing an instrument, learn how to create a sound, and practice creating a beautiful tone. Next, you'll be guided through the process of playing 5 different notes by using the valves and your new found magic chops!

The course assumes no musical knowledge and no experience of playing an instrument or of reading music - a course genuinely designed with complete beginners in mind.

Video: Introduction

Video 1: Buying a trumpet - This class guides you through the process of buying your trumpet. Comparing new with used, thinking about different brands, and showing you exactly what to look out for to make sure your instrument will be a pleasure to play.

Video 2: Making a sound - In this class you will learn what you need to do to make a sound on a brass instrument. These instruments have no sound built into them - it all comes from you!

Video 3: Using the tongue - The tongue is crucial both for starting the notes and for altering the pitch. You can explore these concepts with this class.

Video 4: Using the valves - The valves are necessary to change the length of tubing and open up a whole new series of notes! You will learn about how this works in this class.

Video 5: Adding E and F - With this class you will learn additional notes, building on your range of pitches.

Video 6: Final Task - This final task acts as a summary, adding another note and encouraging to play a simple pattern aimed at bringing together everything you have learned.