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…
Introduction I’m always on the lookout for weird and wonderful brass instruments. Because of the way that a brass instrument…
Image above: A dismantled Soprano Bugle. A couple of months ago I decided to dismantle and re-assemble an old Soprano…
This week I decided to upgrade my Rudy Mück trumpet a little more. If you haven’t read about this instrument…
Please note: It will be helpful to obtain a copy of the Vincent Bach Mouthpiece Manual for reference before reading this…