In the first week of September I took a trip to the Stomvi factory in Valencia, Spain. I was long…
What is Einsetzen/Ansetzen? An article that describes, defines and explains the use of these lip positions in modern trumpet embouchure…
After a recent trip to meet and talk with Bahb Civiletti I have had a refinement to my understanding of…
A Trumpeter’s Tale It is not unfair to say that at times I obsess over trumpet playing technique. Sometimes I’ll…
This is a short post to explain the Tongue On Lips exercises from Jeff Smiley’s The Balanced Embouchure. This is only one…
Here is a flow chart illustrating something that I refer to as The Cycle of Pressure. I have scribbled it…
Understanding Callet: The Wisdom Behind Superchops A discussion by Richard Colquhoun explaining the Tongue Controlled Embouchure for those who wish to…
Use of air: Quality not quantity A discussion by Richard Colquhoun about correct breathing technique for brass players There are…