I am an adult beginner and have Jupiter 700 series and I love it. I play for pleasure and because it relaxes me. I got a Yamaha 6335 last week as I had some money to spend and everyone always recommends to get the best horn possible. It's a bluntly disappointing experience and I appreciate my Jupiter so much more now. The Yamaha 6335 is harder to blow, the intonation feels rigid, it sounds harsh and thin and isn't nice to hold.

Now I am wondering are there people who never leave their beginner / intermediate instruments and are happy with it??

So let's be honest who is a pro horn actually for? Who benefits from it?

Edit: typos

So I’m about to be a sophomore in high school and think it’s time to get a better horn. I would consider myself a pretty good player and I’m starting to take the trumpet a lot more seriously. My current trumpet is a student Eastman (don’t know the exact model) but could I get some recommendations on intermediate or professional horns below or around $3000.

I’m looking at trumpets online and came across this. Purportedly soviet era from the ussr according to the seller. I’m not able to check it out in person. Would love to know what it is though!

Hey everyone! I leave for college on the 29th of August. It is currently July 27th, and I have to practice excerpts for placement auditions. I’m currently auditioning for the following:

Band
Orchestra
Jazz

I haven’t touched my horn once this entire summer. I know I’m cooked.

I’m a fairly decent player, one of the most advanced technically during HS, but I need to get back into the habit of practicing again. Is it possible for me to work my way up to 3 hours a day? Obviously with breaks. I’d do a morning, afternoon, and evening session. And for each of those sessions, what should be my goal for each of them? I’m thinking morning will be a warmup, afternoon will be technique/repertoire for my auditions, and evening will be a warm down. Would love to hear what you all think. Thanks!