u/TheExSoul

So my wife has been watching a lot of media where Mariachi players are shown. I love the sound of a Mariachi trumpet player and actually joined a friend who played in a Mariachi group way back in highschool. It was for a week and I learned a lot and had a ton of fun, didn't get the sound (I know a week isn't enough time)

I really wanna try and get close to that sound and since I'm an adult with some spare time I'd really like some tips or videos on how to get that sound. Plus when I'm paying in my jazz band it would be nice when we are playing latin pieces.

Also, I'm Hispanic so I kinda feel like I need to get in touch with that sound.

Been playing again for about 3 years after a thirteen year break. Ever since I got back into playing I've noticed so many other amazing musicians, not just trumpet players. The thirteen year break really is eating at me.

One thing I struggle with is my lack of higher learning when it comes to music. I lead a community jazz band, I play trumpet, and now I'm making a little cash. I made about 300 last year (a couple of church gigs and transposing work), I'm probably going to make a little more this year.

While I see these as significant ways to show my improvement I constantly feel like I'm still not enough. I still feel like no matter what I do I don't have any education, I don't have a name out in my location, I am just not as good as my peers.

Does anyone struggle with this? Even if they are actually making a little money here and there, or even making a living on their music. I just feel like I'm never going to be good enough.