Welcome to the course with Mike Lovatt
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Mike Lovatt
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20 lessons (0h 44m) · 1 free
01. Welcome to the course with Mike Lovatt
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Welcome to the Course
You've made a great choice by getting involved! Let me explain how to use the material we've got here so you can get the best results.
Recommended Material
Firstly, if you haven't got one already, I recommend that you get hold of a Warwick Music Easy Jazzytudes book.
Course Structure
To get the maximum benefit from this course, we'll be using specially selected pieces from the book that will:
- Build your ability to play with authenticity and feeling
- Feature simple pieces that increase in difficulty
Learning Techniques
In addition to playing the pieces for you, I'll show you the techniques and secrets that will help you to learn to play authentically in the Latin style.
Additional Support
I hope you enjoy the course! If at any point you get stuck, you can reach out through the website for personalized video feedback on your playing.
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Meet your guru
Meet your guru
Mike Lovatt studied at Trinity College of Music, where he was awarded the Jon Kelly Jazz Scholarship. He has performed and recorded across a huge range of styles with artists including Quincy Jones, Robbie Williams, Eric Clapton, the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Michael Buble, Oasis, Michel Legrand, Tony Bennett, Shirley Bassey and Danny Elfman, among many others.
As Principal Trumpet in London's West End, Mike has performed in Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, The Producers, Billy Elliot, Guys and Dolls, Saturday Night Fever, My Fair Lady and Spamalot, amongst others. He has played on movie soundtracks including the James Bond films, Harry Potter with the London Symphony Orchestra, the award-winning Chicago, Kevin Spacey's Beyond the Sea, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Madagascar and The Corpse Bride. He is featured on trumpet and cornet in George Fenton's Mrs Henderson Presents, and on trumpet in Looking for Eric.
Mike is principal trumpet with the Grammy-nominated John Wilson Orchestra and has been featured in their celebrated BBC Promenade concerts and recordings.
Mike is sought after as a teacher and clinician, and is a professor of trumpet at the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music. In April 2013 he was proud to be awarded the prestigious Derek Watkins' Chair of Trumpet at the Royal Academy of Music, London.
In his MusicGurus courses, Mike shares the secrets behind his versatility, showing you how to nail authentic swing, rock and Latin trumpet styles so you can play any of them with confidence and the right feel.
