Matthew AnklanOct 3, 20192 minMyGigLife - Track Your Gig IncomeIn this day and age most of us play a large number of freelance gigs, or have side hustles to help make ends meet. Keeping track of these...
Matthew AnklanDec 2, 20161 minEvery Day is a New OpportunityLearning a musical instrument can be one of the most rewarding experiences in anyone's life – it can also be the source of much...
Matthew AnklanDec 11, 20143 minWhat Is Your Personal Mission Statement?I have always been surrounded by teachers, mentors, and family who encourage me to think about who I am, where I am, and where I want to...
Matthew AnklanOct 14, 20141 minPractice MutesFrom my post of the Powell Trumpets facebook page: Practicing with a practice mute certainly isn't ideal, but it is a necessary evil in...
Matthew AnklanSep 15, 20142 minCollege ChopsWhen I was a student in college, keeping in good-playing shape wasn't a big deal. I had several ensemble rehearsals each day, playing in...
Matthew AnklanJul 1, 20143 minEffective PracticingA consistent and well-structured routine is essential for developing players and professionals alike. A quality daily routine will cover...
Matthew AnklanJul 1, 20143 minEssential listening for modern jazz trumpet playersFirst of all, there are a number of players not listed here who certainly should be. Secondly, much of this list was stolen from one of...
Matthew AnklanJul 1, 20142 minKeep it togetherThere are certainly times of the year that will keep you busier than others. Let’s say most of the year you play the B-flat trumpet, and...
Matthew AnklanJul 1, 20141 minAdd interest to your compositionsI like to think of composition in music like developing a character in a story. One of the most interesting things that can happen to a...
Matthew AnklanJul 1, 20141 minMiles AheadAwesome news for the Cincinnati, OH film and jazz scenes - a film, starring, produced and directed by Don Cheadle called “Miles Ahead”...
Matthew AnklanJul 1, 20143 minRest in peace, Mr. AdamWilliam Adam, 96, of Bloomington, Ind., died on Nov. 25, 2013, at the Indiana University Health Hospice House. Bill was born on Oct. 21,...
Matthew AnklanJul 1, 20143 minWELCOME TO THE JUNGLEMy house is situated at the edge of an enormous jungle. One day I was sitting on my porch, drinking a cup of coffee, and two men...