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Gene Ramsay

U.S.

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Expertise

I feel confident to answer all questions regarding trumpet and brass performing, practice techniques, and equipment inquiries. We never stop being "students" in music as we strive to grow technically and musically over our lifetime. Music is something that truly individualizes people and I would treat every question based on the individual asking the question.

Experience in the area

I have been performing on trumpet for over 30 years. I have taught privately for over 15 years and in the public schools for 5 years. I have taught and performed in drum and bugle corps, bands, ensembles, and solo.

Organizations

Bugles Across America. International Trumpet Guild. Trumpetmaster.com. VHHS Alumni Band. University of Montevallo Music Alumni. Madison Scouts Booster Organization

Publications

http://buglesacrossamerica.org. Drum Corps World

Education/Credentials

Bachelor's Degree from the University of Montevallo in Music Education. 15 years of private instruction (various individuals). 5 years of instructing and performing in drum and bugle corps.

Awards and Honors

Alabama Assistant State Director for Bugles Across America - 2009-2010. Alabama State Director for Bugles Across America - 2010-Present. University of Montevallo Student MENC President - 1991-1992. Principal Trumpet - University of Montevallo - 1990-1992. Nuncie Leberte Music Scholarship - 1987-1988.

Past/Present Clients

Vestavia Hills High School. University of Montevallo. Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps. CorpsVets Drum and Bugle Corps.

What do you like about this subject?

I love music and having played the trumpet for so many years, I want to be able to help others appreciate music and this great instrument.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope to achieve and learn all that I can.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Glen	05/09/12	10	10	10	Thank you so much, Gene. You have .....
Brent	05/04/12	10	10	10	Very fast response with many good .....
Donna	11/03/11	10	10	10	Thank you for your advise and promptness .....
Natalie	09/21/11	10	10	10	I would like thank the expert for .....
Eric	09/15/11	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Gene Ramsay

2012-05-24 mouthpiece:

Joel, Instead of reporting your harsh words on here, I felt the responsibility to respond to your surprising unprofessional comment and request. I know quite a bit about Selmer mouthpieces. Actually

2012-05-22 low notes:

Tristan, Thank you for your question. I appreciate all trumpeters and their challenges. Your challenge is a unique one, but I have seen it before. Your best way to get your lower notes as well

2012-05-17 best way to clean stick trumpet valves...:

Donny, I'm glad to hear you're getting back at it. If you'll check a previous answer I've posted, I break down my process of keeping valves running well. All I know is it works. If you have trouble

2012-05-08 Developing Range and Stamina:

Glen, Welcome to the trumpet fraternity my new brother. Since I have no idea about how you started in terms of embouchure and overall approach, I am taking a stab at it to try and help set up some

2012-05-03 Cornet mouthpiece:

Brent, I appreciate your question and I especially like that you have a "stick to it" attitude. We trumpeters are a strong and proud bunch. As for your challenge let me recommend a few things:

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