Overview

Developing your voice as a jazz trumpeter takes more than just practice — it requires direction, creativity, and the right guidance. In this exclusive masterclass, acclaimed jazz trumpeter Cameron Smith shares his artistic insight and proven methods to help you expand your sound, deepen your musical expression, and grow as an improviser.

With years of international performance experience, recording projects, and educational work, Cameron offers practical tools and inspiration for building a personal, expressive approach to jazz trumpet.

In this session, you will explore:

• How to develop a warm, flexible tone across all registers
• How to build strong improvisational vocabulary and fluency
• How to phrase with intention and shape your musical ideas
• How to create effective practice routines for jazz trumpet
• How to connect theory with expressive playing

Through live demonstrations, interactive guidance, and honest feedback, this masterclass offers you a chance to strengthen both your technical foundation and your creative confidence.

This masterclass is ideal for:

• Jazz trumpet students at conservatory or university level
• Young professionals seeking to refine their style
• Advanced amateurs or crossover musicians exploring jazz
• Audition candidates and competition participants
• Anyone passionate about improvisation and modern jazz trumpet

The masterclass is available in English.

Each session is held as a personal one-to-one format — fully tailored to your artistic and technical development.

Format: Live online session via Zoom (recording available). 

Participation link: The participation link will be sent via email upon booking the event.

Duration: one hour + live Q&A

Contact: Please contact - cameron.smith@vpma.at - with any questions.

Certificate: The event is offered by the Vienna Premier Music Academy (VPMA), Academy for Highly Gifted Musicians. If you are interested in receiving the certificate, please contact: office@vpma.at 

Requirements 

All Users

• Trumpet
• Broadband Internet connection
• Webcam
• Speakers or headphones
• External or internal microphone

Event Info

Learn from a Renowned Jazz Artist

Cameron Smith brings years of real-world experience from the international jazz scene — both as a performer and educator — offering you valuable insights into what it takes to grow as a modern trumpeter.

Practical Tools for Immediate Impact

This masterclass is focused on actionable strategies. From tone development to improvisation techniques, you’ll walk away with exercises and ideas you can apply right away in your practice.

Personalized Artistic Feedback

You won’t just be told what to play — you’ll get thoughtful, individual feedback that supports your musical goals, whether you're preparing for a performance, audition, or simply exploring your voice.

Creative Confidence Through Structure

Learn how to structure your practice around creativity — combining technique, theory, and expression so that improvisation becomes a natural extension of your musical thinking.

Inspiration and Interaction

Experience a dynamic session that’s part mentorship, part dialogue — with space for your questions, challenges, and curiosity.

Whether you're refining your jazz chops or starting to shape your voice as a soloist, this session gives you both clarity and inspiration for the journey ahead.

Organiser 

Vienna Premier Music Academy (VPMA)