MY LIFE AND CREATIVE PATH

The article analyzes the creative and professional career of Murat Mukhitdinov, an outstanding trumpeter and pedagogue, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. The purpose of the study is to examine the formation of the author’s performance school within the context of Soviet and contemporary orchestral culture. The research methodology is based on biographical, historical-cultural, and analytical approaches. The results identify key factors influencing the musician’s professional development, including mentorship by prominent teachers, extensive performance practice in leading symphonic and opera orchestras, and the integration of performance and pedagogical activities. The study concludes that Mukhitdinov’s experience represents a significant contribution to trumpet performance and music education, with practical relevance for training young professional musicians in the Republic of Uzbekistan.