Before we get to the “How Do I’s”, I need to address a few questions which are seldom asked but are equally important: Why is it important to play in tune? Playing “out of tune hurts”. It doesn’t hurt the player but it certainly hurts the listener. If you watch television programs such as “American Idol” or “So You Think You’ve Got Talent” or some equally popular show, you have experienced the horror of amateur singers trying to make it big. When they land on an out of tune note for any length of time, we all seem to have…
Hitler finds out that it’s not the mouthpiece after all
Please excuse the periodic out bursts and language, but I only share this material, I don’t write it Special thanks to Corkey for sending this to me.
Better Living Through Chemistry
When the PBone first appeared on the market, many trombone players were very skeptical as to the quality and sound this plastic oddity represented. Gradually the response began to filter in and player’s acceptance steadily grew. More and more professionals began to show up on the stage with these less…
Trumpet Players Toys Store
What trumpet play can resist the temptation to explore a business which features almost every new gimmick known to trumpet players? If you are one of the many trumpet geeks who spend more time searching for an aid to improve your playing, than you spend time practicing, you need to…
Introducing…STRATOS- Embouchure Training Device
A less known yet still controversial tool has been discussed to great lengths lately and the item is called STRATOS. If you search the leading trumpet bulletin boards for this new invention you will find a mix of pro and con reviews which would lead one to assume the product…
Who ARE Jim Morrison
On May 9th of last year I posted information on a “not so well known” musician who for some might not know. His name is James Morrison. This is a promotion video for his new CD “Snappy Too”. For additional information on Mr. Morrison, visit my original page from last…
“Doc”
Few trumpet players have been able to influence the trumpet world as much as “Doc” Severinsen. Through his long term as musical director of the Tonight Show Band with Johnny Carson he became a household name which was recognized by all. His flamboyant dress code and his back home humor…
Final “Stiff Chops” Post………. (for now.)
The problem with stiff embouchures is common with trumpet and horn players possibly due to the fact that such a small amount of embouchure is actually in the cup of the mouthpiece when compared to that of a trombone or tuba mouthpiece. Coping with and/or solving this condition can be…
How to Combat “Stiff Chops”
From time to time we all have gone through the sensation that our trumpet playing lips are too stiff and feel uncomfortably ridged. Each time you put the mouthpiece to your lip you seem to have the same reaction, “Oh no, here we go again”. When this condition develops, there…
Today We Face One Of The Most Difficult Threats In Our History
Some say it is the beginning of “The End Times”. Some say we are in constant threat of attack by an enemy we have no experience facing. Many wonder if Christianity is in the path of this dark movement and as we view innocent people being executed before our very…