Matthew Anklan
MyGigLife - Track Your Gig Income
In 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...
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Matthew Anklan
Dec 2, 20161 min read
Every Day is a New Opportunity
Learning a musical instrument can be one of the most rewarding experiences in anyone's life – it can also be the source of much...
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Matthew Anklan
Dec 11, 20143 min read
What 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...
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Matthew Anklan
Oct 14, 20141 min read
Practice Mutes
From my post of the Powell Trumpets facebook page: Practicing with a practice mute certainly isn't ideal, but it is a necessary evil in...
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Matthew Anklan
Sep 14, 20142 min read
College Chops
When 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...
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Matthew Anklan
Jun 30, 20143 min read
Effective Practicing
A consistent and well-structured routine is essential for developing players and professionals alike. A quality daily routine will cover...
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Matthew Anklan
Jun 30, 20143 min read
Essential listening for modern jazz trumpet players
First 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...
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Matthew Anklan
Jun 30, 20142 min read
Keep it together
There 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...
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Matthew Anklan
Jun 30, 20141 min read
Add interest to your compositions
I 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...
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Matthew Anklan
Jun 30, 20141 min read
Miles Ahead
Awesome news for the Cincinnati, OH film and jazz scenes - a film, starring, produced and directed by Don Cheadle called “Miles Ahead”...
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Matthew Anklan
Jun 30, 20143 min read
Rest in peace, Mr. Adam
William Adam, 96, of Bloomington, Ind., died on Nov. 25, 2013, at the Indiana University Health Hospice House. Bill was born on Oct. 21,...
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Matthew Anklan
Jun 30, 20143 min read
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
My 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...
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