February 20, 2007
My guestbook is now online. Sign here: http://guestbook.harrywatters.com/sign.php.

June 22, 2005
Giddings and Webster Mouthpieces are producing a new Harry Watters Signature Model trombone mouthpiece. The superb craftsmanship exhibited by Giddings & Webster represents a huge leap forward in mouthpiece production. Ivan and Bob are true artists who pay meticulous attention to all design details. My new Signature Model Mouthpiece provides excellent response, unequaled flexibility & unparalleled comfort in every performance scenario. Many thanks, guys!

February 2, 2005
I'm proud to announce the release of my new CD, Love Songs. This CD features an acoustic quartet setting, with Dan Roberts on piano, Steve Fidyk on drums, and Glenn Dewey on bass.

A quote from Ron Nethercutt: This musical journey covers familiar roads, but with a different vehicle. Hopefully you and yours will find your favorite love song here; some old, some borrowed, some blue, but all great music played by a wonderful trombonist. Enjoy.

Visit the Music page for audio samples. For ordering information, visit http://www.summitrecords.com or contact me at harry@harrywatters.com.

July 4, 2000
Greetings from our nation's capital. I hope each & every bone lover is thoroughly enjoying his or her summer. Just remember, while you enjoy this season of sun & fun, we are working hard to keep jazz safe for democracy.
Despite a busy performance schedule, the need for effective practice techniques remains a priority. Often, preparing for a series of solo performances is similar to putting out a sequence of brush fires. Here's some tricks I use to make the most of limited practice time:

1. Keep a detailed practice journal!

2. Turn off the phone. The need for total concentration is essential.

3. Practice in short increments of 25-45 minutes throughout the day.

4. Include "toys" in your sessions such as a metronome & a chromatic tuner that plays pitches loudly. Heck, you can even plug the tuner into the stereo, crank it up & check your intervals at a S-L-O-W tempo. Most importantly, use a recording device every day (trust me on this one). The act of listening back to yourself playing an etude or performing a solo with your band is the best teacher of all. Make sure to listen for pitch, technical accuracy, tone quality & musicality. My latest acquisition is a Sony MD player/recorder. They're cheap now!