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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 T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter | 11/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I would like to commend Mr. Troy ..... |
| Aaron | 11/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Duane | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks |
| Duane | 10/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the quick answer |
| Chad | 10/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Troy Laabs
2009-11-22 recomendation on cornet and pocket trumpet.:
Hi Kyle, I have new Schiller Centertone Cornet and Pocket Trumpet arriving in about 1 Week The quality is fantastic-Many Pros use these including Air Force Officer Captain who plays for President You
2009-11-16 cornet and trumpet questions:
Hi, I would look at a Bach Megatone Mouthiece-They have more Mass to the Mouthpiece and that will darken your sound-In addition the mouthpiece is made in such a way that you will be able to reach the
2009-11-11 conn trumpet-Schiller Trumpet:
Hi, Might be a little bit high-Do you have a Picture of it? We have lots of great pricing on the Schiller Trumpet Schiller American Heritage 78 -Silver Plated -Monel Valves -Double Leadpipe Bracing
2009-11-08 Stripping the silver-:
Hi, If you took that Plating off it would darken the sound- You could also help that with the right mouthpiece(Like a Bach Megatone- Or a Mouthpiece with more Mass) Hate to see you have to take the
2009-11-03 improvisation Schiller Trumpet:
How Duane, Chords really relate to particular Scales in Improvising For Example if the Chords Says G7 You can play all the notes of the G Scale with the 7th note being Down a 1/2 Step(So you'd play
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