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Trumpet/Expert Profile
Expertise
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
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur | 01/18/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Nice to meet you Troy! Many thanks ..... |
| Arthur | 01/15/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | a speedy, succinct and helpful answer to ..... |
| Ron | 11/09/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for answering my question. Ron |
| Connie | 11/01/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I received a reply today, which said ..... |
| Ashley | 10/16/11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | Troy 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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