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About Troy Laabs
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Expertise
Hi, I've Studied Trumpet for over 12 Years and own Schiller Band Instrument Company & Manufactur Trumpet, & All Brass & Woodwind Instruments

Experience
Both in Technical Playing/ Technique Especially Jazz and Improvising versed in all Aspects of Manufacturing and construction

Education/Credentials
Marquette University University of Wisconsin Steverns Point

Awards and Honors
Outstanding Achievement in Jazz Improvisation-UW Eau Clair

Past/Present Clients
US Air Force Jazz Band US Army Band Duke Univeristy Sao Paulo Orchestra UCLA Puerto Public Schools UW Madison Mel Bay Publishing Prince Lenny Kravitz Eddie Murphy

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Troy Laabs 
In Category  Trumpet

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cornet and trumpet questions11/16/2009
  Q: In the market for a used cornet as a second instrument for my 7th grade trumpet player son [hoping ...
  A: I would look at a Bach Megatone Mouthiece-They have more Mass to the Mouthpiece and that will darken ...
conn trumpet-Schiller Trumpet11/11/2009
  Q: My son has the opportunity to purchase a 1976 conn director trumpet. The seller is asking $250. ...
  A: Might be a little bit high-Do you have a Picture of it? We have lots of great pricing on the ...
Stripping the silver-11/8/2009
  Q: I have a silver Holton trumpet and want to darken the sound. Is it possible to strip the silver off ...
  A: If you took that Plating off it would darken the sound- You could also help that with the right ...
improvisation Schiller Trumpet11/3/2009
  Q: I play trumpet and I am in jazz band and on a piece that we play I have a solo that is to be ...
  A: How Duane, Chords really relate to particular Scales in Improvising For Example if the Chords Says ...
Playing Help Schiller Trumpet11/2/2009
  Q: I play the trumpet in my high school band and I have some questions. 1.) What are some ways I can ...
  A: I would recommend a couple of Books for Tonguing and Lung Capacity H.L Clark Technical Studies-In ...
Trumpet tone-Schiller Trumpet10/30/2009
  Q: I've been playing trumpet for five years. I use a Bach 7c mouthpiece. I practice an hour every day. ...
  A: Duane, I'd generally think you might not be using enough air when playing-Thats usually the problem ...
Amati Kraslice trumpet, Schiller Trumpet10/27/2009
  Q: I am needing to purchase a trumpet for my grandson to keep at home since he can't take his horn in ...
  A: The 311 is a student level trumpet-fair sounding probable biggest consideration is you may have some ...
Martin Trumpet Schiller Trumpet www.schillerinstruments.com10/20/2009
  Q: I have a Martin Trumpet; engraved MARTIN - Elkhart - Ind, #217620, RMC. Has mouthpiece and muffler. ...
  A: I am guessing Value on this of about $200-$300 Looks like maybe some previous repair done to upper ...
age & model identification Schiller Trumpet www.schillerinsruments.com10/19/2009
  Q: I have a Blessing trumpet serial# 512124,I think it's a 2001 model? but there isn't any model number ...
  A: Do you have Photo? Can you send? Please send to troy@jimlaabsmusic.com For Brass Trumpet-You can ...
Olds Recording10/13/2009
  Q: I am teaching trumpet, in Portugal, to local kids and one turned this evening with a trumpet his ...
  A: Very nice playing Trumpet-I've played on these-Is yours Nickel Plated? I'd estimate vale at about ...
TR200S trumpet Schiller Trumpet www.schillerinstruments.com9/17/2009
  Q: I have an opportunity to purchase a TR200S trumpet for 750.00 Is this a good trumpet for my daughter ...
  A: This is a high price to pay these days for this kind of quality A Similer quality Schiller ...
The Right Trumpet Schiller www.schillerinstruments.com9/14/2009
  Q: I have been playing the trumpet since fourth grade. Right now I am in marching band, and I am ...
  A: I would recommend Schiller American Heritage 74 Trumpet-Nickel Plated Has nice projection with the ...
Bach trumpets Schiller Trumpet , www.schillerinstruments.com9/10/2009
  Q: What is the difference between a Bach prelude student trumpet and a Bach TR500 trumpet? I read that ...
  A: The Bach Prelude and TR500 are both made in China The T500 is a Better Playing Horn If you want a ...
DCI mouthpiece Trumpet www.schillerinstruments.com9/5/2009
  Q: I am a high school trumpet player in 12th grade and looking to try out for Teal Sound in a couple ...
  A: I'd recommend Bach Megatone Moughpiece Probable 5C It will give you good Lower Range Tone-but gives ...
trying to decide between trumpet brands www.schillerinstruments.com9/2/2009
  Q: i am getting ready to purchase a better quality trumpet then what i have now. i am frustrated with ...
  A: These are all nice horns-The Bach Omega is probable not my favorite because of price and what your ...
Buying aTrumpet www.schillerinstruments.com9/2/2009
  Q: I have a 6th grader who will be starting her first year of band this school year. She will be ...
  A: I am not familiar with the Medini Brand-Might be questionable quality I'd recommend Schiller AH74 ...
Valve Alignment8/29/2009
  Q: My husband just bought a trumpet for my daughter from a co worker and it seems like the valves are ...
  A: First -Pull the Valves Out-Make sure that #1 Valve is in #1 Valve Slot than #2, #3 Secondly When ...
Vega Trumpet8/25/2009
  Q: I have acquired a Vega Standard Trumpet with case and mouthpiece, Chas E George model from my ...
  A: Looks like a Conn or King Trumpet-Private Labeled with Vega on it. Probable not worth a great deal ...
Trumpet Range8/7/2009
  Q: I've been playing trumpet for about 6 years now. I'm a sophomore in high school and basically play ...
  A: Playing Higher Register Trumpet is really a lot a measure of how much air you are putting into the ...
High Register trumpets and mouthpieces8/3/2009
  Q: I play in a couple community bands and jazz bands and I have never felt comfortable in the high ...
  A: Sam, Trumpet-Range Sam I'd recommend a combination of 2 For a Mouthpiece I like the Bach ...
First Time Trumpet Buyer !!!!!!!7/29/2009
  Q: I'm not sure what to buy first for 6th grader beginner. There is the Getzen 200, the Holton T602, ...
  A: These are all nice quality Trumpets I prefer a Silver or Nickel Plated Finish for longevity and ...
Concertone trumpet/cornet7/25/2009
  Q: I just bought this at a flea market for $35. I looked it up and the brand was distributed by ...
  A: This if made in Czekoslovokia would have been made by Amati. It really looks like a lot of the Horns ...
Antoine Courtois trumpet7/20/2009
  Q: I have an old trumpet that I am trying to get more information about and the value of it. It is an ...
  A: Some of the Courtois Trumpets are quite nice you can Email me Pictures and I'll get you some more ...
Schiller Trumpets7/15/2009
  Q: My friend owns 2 Schiller Trumpet-Schiller Centertone Trumpet and Schiller Flugelhorn-I've heard ...
  A: Soik, Firstly Schiller and Bach are both good Trumpets. Whats sometimes alarming to some of my ...

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