Veterans & Military Musicians

@BigDub said in Artist on BOARD:

@administrator
How much do you love it?

Haha, I see where you're going! Someday I'll have to commission something.

@BigDub said in Artist on BOARD:

Saw this farm a couple of weeks ago. I have seen it probably a hundred times, but this time I saw it differently. Stopped on the side of the road and took several pics. And here’s what I came up with. Hopewell, NJ farm.

I love it!

@Kehaulani-0 said in Matt Brockman scam artist:

"Does anyone know someone with the Army Band? This reflects very poorly on the Band . . . ".
How does this reflect poorly on the Band as a whole?

A knowledgeable post from the oTHer trumpet site:

trptboy3
Veteran Member

Joined: 31 Jan 2009
Posts: 135
Location: Washington, DC
PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:24 am Post subject: Reply with quote
Clearing up the Army bandsman confusion. Matt Brockman is not, nor has ever been, a member of The United States Army Band "Pershings Own". He has never been a member of any of the DC Army premiere bands. The fact that he even eludes to that destroys any and all credibility. He's deliberately fooling people into thinking he has credibility and a certain level professional experience and success that he simply has not achieved. He's a scam artist.

His actual background was as a member of AN army band in the army band program. I know he was at one time stationed with the band in Savannah, Georgia, but I have no idea if he's still in.

To be clear, there are some fantastic musicians and people in those bands around the country, and the world. I have the utmost respect for what they do and how they choose to serve their country. Matt simply isn't one of them and is the antithesis of the Army values, as well as those required to simply be a good human. If anyone is looking for quality trumpet instruction at a fair price, I implore you to look elsewhere.

Matt Gaunitz
Trumpeter - US Army Band "Pershings Own"
Former Bugler - US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps

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@stumac said in Behold, Trihornicus Maximus:

@administrator How does lt play?

It's a little out-of-tune, if you get my drift.

I've heard it's fantastic, but tough. Great for a student to earn their tuition!

So, I would clarify that what this individual does is 100% legal. He sells a program, you hand over the cash and he gives you access to the program.

The problem is that the general market value of what he offers is probably 15% of what he charges. So, kinda like a used car dealer. It's legal but probably unethical.

@Sadmusic said in Just an update and a warning:

Some of you may be aware of Matt Brockman and his dishonest practice with The Brock Trumpet or Trumpet Mastery. You may not be aware that he scammed $6800 out of me and I have spent months trying to enlist legal help to stop him from doing this to others. I will admit he has a pretty good racquet and hiding scheme. However, you and I know false words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil. I was not able to stop this dishonorable man but my hope is that someone will. He is cruel.

Please describe in detail your experience.

@Dale-Proctor
I'd guess it would be ok on the main tuning slide -- about like Hetman #7, but more colorful.

Perhaps a mix with valve oil for #1 and #3 slides.