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About.

I first picked up the trumpet at the age of 7 and knew instantly that it was the right instrument for me. As a trumpet player I've been lucky to play in some of London's most successful musicals, from Back to the Future to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and many more (not all of them have flying cars) in between.

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My playing experience takes me from touring the world with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to performing with with The Who at the O2 Arena. From playing lead trumpet at Ronnie Scott's to performing with top contemporary music ensembles in some interesting installations or being sat in the studio at Abbey Road, there are very few situations that require a trumpet that I haven't played in.

I've always been heavily involved in music education alongside my playing career. It is a hugely important part of being a musician. Being able to pass on what I've learnt from teachers and colleagues in the past to the next generation of trumpet players is an essential part of life as a musician.

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Currently I teach privately in my studio in Letchworth. I previously held the post of trumpet teacher at St Alban's High School for Girls for 15 years and have taught students of all ages and standards. Since my studies at Trinity College of Music I've been involved in many areas of education but now focus my educational work mainly on young professionals and music college students keen to enter the music industry.

Nice little parp back with The Four Tops
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2020 William John Smith

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