Breeze-Easy Method for Trumpet (Cornet), Book II: Trumpet Book

The Breeze-Easy approach cuts through the noise by prioritizing teachability and real progress in settings where time is precious. Kinyon and Anzalone built this method around what experienced directors know actually works: thoughtful pacing, musically engaging content from day one, and a scope that serves both individual and ensemble instruction without overwhelming either context.

The Breeze-Easy method meets students where they are with clear, achievable steps forward. Each page feels purposeful rather than repetitive, introducing new concepts through recognizable song settings and simple arrangements that make musicianship feel tangible.

Trumpet and cornet students progressing through their second year of study, whether in group band settings, private lessons, or combined instruction. This book serves students who have completed Book I and are ready to deepen their technical foundation, expand their note range, and engage with more sophisticated rhythms and musical styles.

• Establish a clear daily routine with the book. Consistent work on each page builds both embouchure strength and note reading habits more effectively than sporadic practice.
• Use the recorded accompaniments (sold separately) to reinforce rhythm accuracy and style. Hearing yourself against a full band context transforms isolated practice into ensemble awareness.
• Spend extra time on the transition passages between keys and registers. Book II assumes solid fundamentals from Book I, so revisit any earlier exercises if students struggle with intonation or articulation changes.
• Balance technical work with the musical etudes and solos. Students retain more when they feel they're learning real pieces, not just exercises.

Use Book II as the core curriculum text for your second-year trumpet section, whether in a full band program or a smaller instrumental group. Its 32 pages align well with a full school year of instruction, allowing time for reinforcement and performance opportunities without racing through material.

• Reading ledger lines and higher staff positions on the trumpet clef
• Tonguing articulation in various style contexts (staccato, legato, marcato)
• Playing in multiple keys and managing intonation adjustments
• Interpreting basic musical expression and tempo markings
• Sustaining tone at varied dynamics and registral positions
• Ensemble intonation and balance through section work