Arturo Sandoval

Brass Playing Concepts + 12 Original Studies

The art of the brass player can be measured by the size, intensity and quality of his mastery, as well as by the charisma of his personality. Arturo Sandoval's phenomenal mastery arouses admiration, respect and sometimes even disbelief among the audience, his colleagues and young students. Many are convinced that there is a mysterious trick behind it ... The texts that follow here show once again that the 'battle' between musician and instrument (actually with oneself...) has nothing to do with tricks, and that there is no other way to success than to fight one's own ignorance relentlessly and clairvoyantly. Three points are decisive for this structure: 1) Define the goals well in your mind. 2) Establish a strategy (plan, organize) to achieve them 3) Implement this strategy (which can be adapted to new knowledge if necessary) consciously and patiently with exercises (on a daily basis). What is proposed here by Arturo Sandoval may seem simple (as is always the case when an artist has found his way and can report on it). In fact, the path is simple. As simple as any solution once it has been found... One thing is certain, no difficult passage can be overcome by force or doggedness. Success is linked to wisdom, awareness and relentless introspection, not only in the technical field, but in balanced harmony between body and mind (musical expression should be honed with the same refined strategy). As Arturo Sandoval repeatedly suggests: this is the price of privilege if you really want to become a musician and artist who has something to say and whose message can move the listener.