

"I would recommend Bobby Shew highly to anyone who is looking for a top-notch performer, teacher, and clinician. Greg Gisbert.Freelance Jazz & Lead trumpet player.New York City PS Thanks for letting me 'win' once in a while. Words can not express the depth of my gratitude. "When I heard Bobby Shew play for the first time, I turned to my father and said" Dad!!!! I want to play like THAT!!!!!" Since that time Bobby shew has been a dear friend a generous mentor. I can't think of any player, from the most beginning student, to the top-notch professional, that wouldn't value from spending time with Bobby." Besides being one of the most knowledgeable and experienced trumpet teachers in the world, he is also an amazing guy to work with. "I have had the pleasure of studying with Bobby since I was 15 years old, and can honestly say that I never pick up the trumpet without thinking about, and applying, the concepts that he has taught me. I am one of those of players.īobby's great playing speaks for itself, but his dedication, passion and success rate as an educator are equally impressive." With experience, science, and logic on his side, Bobby Shew has re-educated thousands of trumpeters around the globe to overcome obstacles due to these misguided concepts. "The trumpet world has many opinions, myths and even some ridiculous concepts on what makes the trumpet tick. George Rabbai (formerly with Woody Herman Orchestra). My playing has improved incredibly!! Thank you Bobby," I can honestly say without a doubt that those were the most valuable three hours I’ve ever spent in trumpet study and I’ve studied with many excellent trumpet teachers. His concepts were so simple, practical, and made so much sense demonstrating extreme efficiency in trumpet playing. "I recently had a chance to spend about three hours with Bobby Shew in a lesson situation. I hope many more young players will get a chance to experience what Bobby has to say about the trumpet- it's a lot". Countless recordings I had never heard before he provided generously, since he knew how much they could change my life and playing to the better.
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He taught me how to listen carefully and how to deal with circumstances that can make life difficult for a brass player.
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"Bobby was the first person that seriously introduced me to the world of professional jazz trumpet playing when I had no idea what to expect or even play. "Though everyone recognizes that Bobby has great chops and technique, still, what I love most about his playing are his creativity, versatility, and musicality." Because of his natural gift for communication and his extensive knowledge in many areas, he's obviously a great resource for anyone looking for the right answers." "I think that as a teacher, Bobby most certainly has the ability to lead students to think for themselves, teach themselves, and grow as artists. Tower Of Power / Clayton Hamilton big band / Poncho Sanchez Thank you for being so caring and giving." Through the years, his knowledge has helped me in exponential ways. During our lessons, the main thing he always stressed was to make music for the right reasons, not to just play the trumpet. "I went to Bobby Shew to help my range and endurance, and to help me become a better jazz trumpet player. "I was a student of Bobby in 1982, and I am still a student of his now.Īny advice he gives me about trumpet playing, or music/life, is like Gold to me." Playing, I learnt so much about just the process of thinkingĪustralian jazz trumpeter/ recording artist "Bobby Shew has been a huge influence on me as a player, Maynard Ferguson Big Band / Tower Of Power "Without a doubt, What I learned from Bobby regarding breathing, efficiency, musicality and taste, gave me exactly what I needed to perform two very demanding books consistently on the road for over ten years.


That day really changed the course of my understanding and development as a trumpet player, and I will always be grateful for the kindness and encouragement you showed to me and the other players." "It was 31 years ago this summer that I was in the Disney College Band and was out to your house at just about this time later in the summer. "Bringing Bobby in as a guest artist is like having YODA on campus!" It’s ME being a proud student and branch of your school and message." It’s in my DNA and it gives me great confidence to remember what you’ve taught me over the years. "Bobby, you have no idea how often I am still asking myself how SHEW would have done or approached it when I’m in doubt of something.
