The new tonebase Trumpet platform features a curated library of pre-recorded lessons and courses taught by renowned trumpet players including Allen Vizzutti, Charlie Porter, David Krauss, and more (see full roster below).

In addition to the content library – which is updated with new releases every week – users also have access to weekly LIVE workshops and lectures from instructors as well as the supportive tonebase Community Forums where they can ask questions, receive feedback on their playing, and interact with fellow tonebase members.

tonebase names Ethan Chilton as Trumpet Lead

Ethan Chilton has spent the last several years as an active trumpet player in Los Angeles, having pursued his undergraduate and masters degrees at the University of Southern California

Now, as tonebase’s new Trumpet Lead, Ethan is working with his distinguished trumpet colleagues in a new environment: in front of the camera.

Ethan’s experience extends far across the world of trumpet, as he was a finalist for the National Trumpet Competition, a frequent collaborator with jazz icons Remy LeBoeuf, John Beasley, Louis Cole, Terri Lyne Carrington, and a recording artist with several self-composed records available on streaming platforms.

‍“While we will continue to grow and add courses monthly, I’m already confident the resource we’ve assembled is second to none. Whether you’re a beginner, a hobbyist, a student, or a seasoned pro, I want tonebase to be your home for learning the trumpet online and connecting with the trumpet community!”

Launch Of New Platform Furthers tonebase’s Mission To Democratize Access To High-Quality Music Education

Since its beginnings in a Yale practice room in 2017, tonebase’s mission has always been to democratize access to the highest-quality music education, allowing passionate players around the world to learn from and be inspired by the best.

As classically-trained conservatory musicians themselves, the founders of tonebase felt that something needed to be done about the lack of access to classical music education, previously only available for the select few.

“We ourselves were very fortunate to attend prestigious music schools and learn from the world’s top instructors. However, we noticed that our teachers could only accept a handful of students into their studio each year which meant very few people actually got to learn directly from these incredible musical minds. By utilizing technology and building a platform to share the ideas of these great instructors, we seek to provide a way that everyone can learn from world-class instructors regardless of whether they were accepted to Juilliard or Yale.”

At the core of tonebase’s Classical Guitar, Piano, Violin, Cello, Flute, Classical Voice and now Trumpet platforms, you'll find 1,000+ lessons, courses, and interviews taught by dozens of world-class instructors including pianists Emanuel Ax and Garrick Ohlsson, guitarists Pepe Romero and Ana Vidovic, violinists Glenn Dicterow and Pinkas Zucherman, cellists Mischa Maisky and Tina Guo, and flutists Jasmine Choi and Carol Wincenc. The addition of trumpet brings the team one step further towards fulfilling their mission.

To learn more about the new platform, go to trumpet.tonebase.co.

Lesson Clips

Allen Vizzutti - Efficiency in Practice and Performance

In this clip from his tonebase course, renowned trumpet player Allen Vizzutti demonstrates everything you need to know to develop a smooth tone.

David Krauss - Tone Production

In this clip from his tonebase course, David Krauss dives into the nuances of tone production. Here using the Cichowicz Flow Studies, he dives into how to create a beautiful & resonant sound.

Charlie Porter - How to Form an Embouchure

In this clip from his tonebase course, Charlie Porter shares a four-step process for creating an embouchure, discusses what is required for resonant vibration, the role of the aperture, how to troubleshoot common chop issues, how our chops contribute to range, and much more.

Complete Artist Roster

Allen Vizzutti

Acclaimed soloist and session player, celebrated composer

David Krauss

Principal trumpet, Met Opera Orchestra

Charlie Porter

Acclaimed soloist, faculty at NYU

Chris Coletti

Former Canadian Brass member, renowned soloist

Brandon Ridenour

Juilliard faculty, member of American Brass Quintet

Eric Scott Reed

Acclaimed jazz pianist, improviser and composer

Stuart Mack

Winner of the 2015 International Trumpet Guild Jazz Competition

Chris Gekker

Guest principal of NY Phil, former lead trumpet in Count Basie Big Band