As an instrumental music teacher the subject of practise is one that I discuss almost on a daily basis with…
Introduction In recent months I have been teaching pupils about the Tongue Controlled Embouchure over Skype. This has been a…
There are a number of discussions you can find in forums on the web and blogs of players who religiously…
What is Einsetzen/Ansetzen? An article that describes, defines and explains the use of these lip positions in modern trumpet embouchure…
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…
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…