I've watched this clinic several times....each time I glean something new...TERRIFIC POST THANKS!!!! Like Jack Sheldon said once.." if I had another 50 years I might actually get good at playing this thing...." All the best to you and your most excellent subscribers.
Best wisdom spoken on the subject. "Some are great players but cannot teach, find a great teacher." What is extremely impressive to me about Doc's entire presentation is his honesty, humility, and care. He genuinely cares about the student's success.
Great Doc! These articles were in Brass Bulletin No 24 (1978) and No 25 & No 26 (1979). Only No 24 is available, No 25 (where Maurice talks about his warm up) and 26 is out of stock.
I think you missed the point. Embouchure placement is only an issue if it limits your musical expression. If it doesn't then there is not issue just personal preference to where you want the mouthpiece to look.
Ironically, I came here specifically to find trumpet clinics - something Doc clearly doesn't believe in. Also ironic is that he gave me exactly what I came for. I think clinics are great for people who have the self-discipline to practice without a teacher haranguing them to practice. As a rule, I find most music teachers serve mainly as motivators and book-sellers. I can buy the books myself. A good clinic can fill a lot of gaps.
A real private brass teacher is a whole different thing - someone who can look at you and figure out what's going on with your physical and mental approach. Otherwise, you're just taking music lessons versus trumpet lessons. Are you talking general music teacher, or a competent brass player that teaches? It is very true that great players don't always make great teachers - not everyone has the knack for that. But some great players are also great teachers, especially when they had to work through problems to get where they are. I was lucky to work with a genuine brass instructor who seemed to have X-ray vision, and always knew how to focus on the fundamentals that would or should lead to success and advancement beyond the challenge at hand. Also true that the best brass teacher in the world can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear - drive, motivation, passion, basic ability, bla bla...
Speaking of jealous mistresses, I pissed off the Mrs once because I was playing and the gate was locked, think she needed to get in but I just kept on practicing for the hell of it lol. Like Mr. Severinsen said we're entitled to our personal time lol.
I've watched this clinic several times....each time I glean something new...TERRIFIC POST THANKS!!!! Like Jack Sheldon said once.." if I had another 50 years I might actually get good at playing this thing...." All the best to you and your most excellent subscribers.
Best wisdom spoken on the subject.
"Some are great players but cannot teach, find a great teacher."
What is extremely impressive to me about Doc's entire presentation is his honesty, humility, and care. He genuinely cares about the student's success.
I watched all three parts of this and was very impressed -- very level-headed, practical person, amazing musician.
one of the best masterclasses I've ever seen. Glad I stumbled upon this. Thanks for posting.
This is really good stuff. Thanks for posting.
Thank you so much for sharing this video with us !
Great Doc!
These articles were in Brass Bulletin No 24 (1978) and No 25 & No 26 (1979).
Only No 24 is available, No 25 (where Maurice talks about his warm up) and 26 is out of stock.
"you get out of it what you put into it" - So true!!
Wonderful. Good, solid, practical advice.
Update!
The Maurice Andre warm up was not in the 1978/79 issues,it was in Brass Bulletin, vol. 69, 1985, No. 4, page 70.
Love it!
So did doc ever get that embouchure issue fixed? I have it too
I think you missed the point. Embouchure placement is only an issue if it limits your musical expression. If it doesn't then there is not issue just personal preference to where you want the mouthpiece to look.
¡Gracias, me ayuda!!
Ironically, I came here specifically to find trumpet clinics - something Doc clearly doesn't believe in. Also ironic is that he gave me exactly what I came for. I think clinics are great for people who have the self-discipline to practice without a teacher haranguing them to practice. As a rule, I find most music teachers serve mainly as motivators and book-sellers. I can buy the books myself. A good clinic can fill a lot of gaps.
A real private brass teacher is a whole different thing - someone who can look at you and figure out what's going on with your physical and mental approach. Otherwise, you're just taking music lessons versus trumpet lessons. Are you talking general music teacher, or a competent brass player that teaches? It is very true that great players don't always make great teachers - not everyone has the knack for that. But some great players are also great teachers, especially when they had to work through problems to get where they are. I was lucky to work with a genuine brass instructor who seemed to have X-ray vision, and always knew how to focus on the fundamentals that would or should lead to success and advancement beyond the challenge at hand. Also true that the best brass teacher in the world can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear - drive, motivation, passion, basic ability, bla bla...
so that's where he was when tommy was replacing him
earl d irons 27 groups ... has everything you need
orb at 20:17 ?
The Arban book is the Bible.
Even for a euphonium player, I consider the Arban the best all-around method/etude book.
Very annoying buzz in the background
That was from the original, and I believe it existed in the live P.A. system. Not much I could do about it!
Speaking of jealous mistresses, I pissed off the Mrs once because I was playing and the gate was locked, think she needed to get in but I just kept on practicing for the hell of it lol. Like Mr. Severinsen said we're entitled to our personal time lol.
Doc knew technique almost as well as Al Hirt , but neither understood Language