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Hi, I've Studied Trumpet for over 12 Years and own Schiller Band Instrument Company & Manufactur Trumpet, & All Brass & Woodwind Instruments

Experience in the area

Both in Technical Playing/ Technique Especially Jazz and Improvising versed in all Aspects of Manufacturing and construction

Education/Credentials

Marquette University University of Wisconsin Steverns Point

Awards and Honors

Outstanding Achievement in Jazz Improvisation-UW Eau Clair

Past/Present Clients

US Air Force Jazz Band US Army Band Duke Univeristy Sao Paulo Orchestra UCLA Puerto Public Schools UW Madison Mel Bay Publishing Prince Lenny Kravitz Eddie Murphy

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Arthur01/18/12101010Nice to meet you Troy! Many thanks .....
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Ron11/09/11101010Thanks for answering my question. Ron
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Ashley10/16/1110Troy really helped me!

Recent Answers from Troy Laabs

2012-01-14 7C trumpet mouthpieces:

Hi Arthur  Bach Uses good quality Brass Beneath the Mouthpiece and though their are other  less Expensive Mouthpieces on the Market the Bach Mouthpiece along with Schiller  made mouthpieces are quite good

2011-12-29 E.F. Durand Trumpet:

Hi Rick  You'll probable get a little lower quality in this price range.  I also recommend the Schiller Centertone Pocket Trumpet  Superb Quality-Nice Free Blowing Fast Monel Valve Action  Your Price $357

2011-11-28 Mariachi:

Anthony     As for the tonguing, I would say he should hit the Arbans book and tackle triple tonguing first.  Slow and even in his approach and he should substitute da da ga for ta ta ca.  After he gets

2011-11-08 Coutois Trumpet:

Hi  This would really depend upon the quality of the valves etc  Frankly with quality new Trumpet like Schiller selling for   $300-$700 its really hard to justify some of the pricing  of the used Trumpets

2011-10-08 refinishing trumpet:

Hi  You can refinish horns like this however they rarely play the same.  For many purists they believe it better to leave the horn as it is.  If you like send me a photo and I'll let you know my thoughts

 

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