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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-10 | Andy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you. Your response was clear, knowledgeable, funny, and polite. I appreciate the help and thanks again for your informative reply! |
| 2009-10-20 | Jim | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | Yes | Many Thanks! |
| 2009-10-14 | Marty | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I appreciate your prompt response. When I see Tony again I will get the serial number and post a follow up. |
| 2009-09-21 | Jack Matthews | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much! I appreciate your great advice. It really is thrilling to be getting back into it and I suspect you will make it much easier and more successful. Jack |
| 2009-08-22 | cheree | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your advice, Cheree |
| 2009-08-12 | Leon | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-07 | Dee | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | I am so glad I received so much knowledgeable information, thank you so much for your assistance, it has saved me so much time and a lot of money... |
| 2009-07-28 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Vikrant... Thanks for your help. I will follow through and get back to you when I have some information for you. It might be a while; the nearest "local" instrument repair shop is 300 miles away. Will contact them ... John |
| 2009-07-19 | Cass | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks alot for the information it was helpful. I would not hesitate to ask if I have more questions. |
| 2009-07-12 | Deborah McGinnis | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you for such a timely and well-informed answer. I will defintely refer this service! |
| 2009-05-22 | Julius | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks |
| 2009-05-12 | Camrin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for an answered question, and a great explaination. I liked the facts and details about the subject. Very clear |
| 2009-05-09 | Jim | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your response - much appreciated. |
| 2009-05-09 | Vicky | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-04-25 | Ryan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | THANK YOU SO MUCH! I'm going to be able to play those high notes in no time with your advice! THANK YOU =) |
| 2009-04-19 | konrad | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you very much k |
| 2009-04-01 | Chris | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-03-28 | Evan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you! |
| 2009-03-24 | Camrin | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | Vikrant Singh Badwal, thank you so much for your knowledge I will put your knowledge and insights to the "test". I appreciate what you do for many other trumpeters and players like myself. Thank you again for your time and knowledge. |
| 2009-03-24 | Keith | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-03-20 | Steve | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for giving some hope. The biggest mistake I've made in my life time was giving up horn playing. As a youngster I marched in local smaller corps before DCI took over drum corps and I got older and marched several years as a proud memner of the Boston Crusaders. Did you march or are you a drum corps fan? |
| 2009-03-16 | Melvin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Excelleent advice |
| 2009-03-14 | Brad | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks a lot vikrant. i'll try that out. |
| 2009-03-10 | Brian | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very helpful and clarifying followup. Thank you |
| 2009-03-03 | Melvin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very helpfull comments. A great help in my reaching for the high notes. |
| 2009-02-21 | Gregory Oliver Todd | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-02-19 | Scott | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | No | If I wanted advice about how I should compose for trumpets I'd ask for it. The expert should have only provided the information asked for. |
| 2009-02-19 | Ben | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for your time and thoughts ! Very kind of you ! |
| 2009-02-15 | Jose Corona | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-02-03 | Jose Corona | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks it really helped :) |
Answers by Expert:
Vikrant Singh Badwal
Expertise
I can answer question about trumpet playing techniques and general musicianmanship. I have great insight on the characteristics of good trumpet playing. I can answer questions that cover good tone, expanding range, sustaining endurance, and breakdown practice techniques. I can also answer questions about trumpet maintenance and small repairs applicable to brass instrumentation. I can also discuss general brass playing techniques. Since, I recently graduated from college, I am not able to answer questions that are in the post-university level of this genre.
Experience
15 years of playing trumpet-from elementary school to college graduation. 1 year of playing fluegelhorn. 1 quarter of playing baritone horn. 1 season of bass drum in percussion ensemble.
Organizations
Cal Poly Mustang Marching Band- 7 seasons
Cal Poly Mustang Pep Band- 5 seasons
Cal Poly Wind Orchestra/Ensembles- 6 years
Cal Poly Brass Ensembles- 3 years
Cal Poly University Jazz Band- 1 year
IHS Cavalry Marching Band- 4 seasons
IHS Symphonic Band- 3 years
IHS Jazz Band- 2 years
Education/Credentials
B.S. Electrical Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
2.5 years of private trumpet lessons.
Collegiate musician in jazz, pep, marching, wind orchestra and brass ensembles.
High school musician in jazz, marching, and symphonies.
Awards and Honors
Cal Poly Mustang Marching Band- Lead Drill Designer- 5 years
Cal Poly Wind Orchestra- Principal Trumpet- 2 years
IHS Jazz Band- Lead Trumpet- 1 year
IHS Cavalry Marching Band- Co-Section Leader- 1 season
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