I play trumpet for fun not for a living, but boy I didn't know even the great can struggle with this instrument. Great insightful interview...Wayne is a freak of nature, a master of commercial music and I love to listen to him being "human" 😅
As a stroke victim I have been struggling with a comeback. My mistake has been NOT turning down work, but I felt it was important to get back on the horse. I’m pretty well on the comeback, but you sure find out who your friends are. In any case, I appreciate hearing this. I couldn’t play a note for six months or make my right hand move. So hearing of your comeback is encouraging. I am back to jobbing again. While my jazz lead comeback is well on track, my classical playing comeback is slower, but sure. So, thanks for this.
Nick, thank you so much for sharing your story. I am so sorry that happened, but am elated that you were able to find this interview! One of the most important things in recovering is finding a supportive community. I hope you find it here! Also, if you are on Facebook, check out the group "Trust the Process Podcast Injured Musician Support Group." It is a brand new Facebook community to give you a place to share your milestones, struggles, questions, etc. If you feel that this would be helpful to you I would love to have you join us there!
Wayne, my daughter had a problem with her mandibular nerve last year too! She had her surgery done at UW-Madison. Pre-op procedures showed that she actually has 2 mandibular nerves on the SAME side. The doctors were in awe of the rarity of her situation. Took 2-3x longer than expected. Glad you got on top of all this stuff man. We all need you! - Rusty (Zach’s dad in WI)
I found an instructor that talked about his problems with crooked teeth and braces and gave more instructions with how our our physiology and anatomy works, which I know is not completely inline with this video, but I thought it would be helpful for those that are looking for a practice routine that would help those looking to make progress and having various difficulties along the way. His books are a practical approach and do work and are titled Holifield's Practical Approach's for the Intermediate, Advanced and Professional players. He really does address all the aspects of playing the trumpet from the intermediate to the professional and beyond which also includes many scales and improvisation Technics. I hope this info helps someone out there!
Thank you so much Wayne and Clark. This is probably the single most helpful and motivating trumpet injury recovery video Ive come across (although Clark, your Bobby Shew interview was also excellent). I also had a lip rip about 14 years ago. Shortly after the lip injury, I came down with neuro-invasive west nile. Between the two issues I stopped playing. I bought Lucinda Lewis's Broken Embouchure book but didnt get very far. Last year I stumbled into Monica Benson's injury story as she was interviewed by Chris Davis. That motivated me to try playing again a year ago. Its been slow going but i am getting there. I did not have the lip surgery. I am having the same weird double buzz issue as Wayne described when my lips get tired. Knowing that Wayne got past that is motivating although Im not anywhere close to the levels you guys are so my mileage may vary. Im using the P.E.T.E. device early each day and playing in the evenings, working on long tones and caruso stuff. My only agenda is to get as better as possible and avoid reinjury. The amount of injury info and playing guidance now available online is amazing (thank you Wayne for the long workshops as well). At the risk of overstating it, thank you both so much.
@@kevinderrick8895 Kevin thank you so much for sharing your story! I’m so happy Wayne and Bobby’s stories have helped you through your experience! That’s exactly why we do what we do!
Wayne; Thanks for the story and very happy your back at it! I along with the rest of the trumpet world have been thrilled by your playing over the years; My story has to do with a dental disaster I went thru about 34 years ago; I wont get into the gory details, but after having a nice career free lancing in NYC,doing Broadway, big bands, and such,I had an event which led to a bridge replacing my top 4 teeth; At the time, I had been married 4 years and our son was 2. Perfect!! I had to relearn playing and all my work came to a halt;I even got a day gig, which I never imagined would ever happen; OK after many trips to the dentist to get it somewhat comfortable and the bills mounting, I got a call to do a 6 month show in Europe playing lead in a musical;With big apprehension, I accepted the gig; First rehearsal was a bit shaky but the other 2 tpt players were cool and would jump in when I pointed.By opening night I felt better, and it went pretty well and I stayed the 6 months, which led to the contractor calling me for a 6 month National show back in the states..Please understand that this was a MUCH different level of work that I had worked my way into earlier in my career, but I was still very grateful to be making a living playing my horn; Since then I have done more gigs in town ,and had a few nice Broadway runs..THEN, I went thru it again and needed a DENTURE..Again, relearn how to play..However I did learn a few things by the first experience and adapted much faster. Now what I want to say to all the DENTURE wearing trumpet players,is get this adhesive called SECURE..A game changer,as all the other adhesives I used didnt really cut it for trumpet playing..I can now play comfortably thru a 4 hour gig without worrying the damn thing is going to slip..And no, I am not on the Secure payroll. I hope this helps some folks out there who are trying to play a brass instrument with dentures!
Oh another thing I just remembered; After the first dental mishap, I had read an interview with Uan Racey, who said something about going to the largest diameter and deepest cup you can get away with when you have a bridge/denture situation..I did at that point do that and found it to be true..Not a dramatic change,as I went from a Warburton 5m to a 4m but it helped for sure.
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I play trumpet for fun not for a living, but boy I didn't know even the great can struggle with this instrument. Great insightful interview...Wayne is a freak of nature, a master of commercial music and I love to listen to him being "human" 😅
Thanks for listening!
As a stroke victim I have been struggling with a comeback. My mistake has been NOT turning down work, but I felt it was important to get back on the horse. I’m pretty well on the comeback, but you sure find out who your friends are. In any case, I appreciate hearing this. I couldn’t play a note for six months or make my right hand move. So hearing of your comeback is encouraging. I am back to jobbing again. While my jazz lead comeback is well on track, my classical playing comeback is slower, but sure. So, thanks for this.
Nick, thank you so much for sharing your story. I am so sorry that happened, but am elated that you were able to find this interview! One of the most important things in recovering is finding a supportive community. I hope you find it here!
Also, if you are on Facebook, check out the group "Trust the Process Podcast Injured Musician Support Group." It is a brand new Facebook community to give you a place to share your milestones, struggles, questions, etc. If you feel that this would be helpful to you I would love to have you join us there!
@@TrusttheProcessPodcast24 I'll check it out! My embouchure coach has been most supportive and he has a little community that has been a great help.
Glad Wayne Bergeron gone out happily from all this. Wish you a fast and full recovery too Clark
Thank you so much for watching!
Wayne, my daughter had a problem with her mandibular nerve last year too! She had her surgery done at UW-Madison. Pre-op procedures showed that she actually has 2 mandibular nerves on the SAME side. The doctors were in awe of the rarity of her situation. Took 2-3x longer than expected.
Glad you got on top of all this stuff man. We all need you! - Rusty (Zach’s dad in WI)
Great interview. Wayne you are an inspiration!!!
From a fellow 66 year old trumpet player (wanna be next to you) Thank you!!!
You are my hero Wayne!
Great interview!
I found an instructor that talked about his problems with crooked teeth and braces and gave more instructions with how our our physiology and anatomy works, which I know is not completely inline with this video, but I thought it would be helpful for those that are looking for a practice routine that would help those looking to make progress and having various difficulties along the way. His books are a practical approach and do work and are titled Holifield's Practical Approach's for the Intermediate, Advanced and Professional players. He really does address all the aspects of playing the trumpet from the intermediate to the professional and beyond which also includes many scales and improvisation Technics. I hope this info helps someone out there!
Thanks for sharing! You never know who might benefit from what you share!
Thank you so much Wayne and Clark. This is probably the single most helpful and motivating trumpet injury recovery video Ive come across (although Clark, your Bobby Shew interview was also excellent). I also had a lip rip about 14 years ago. Shortly after the lip injury, I came down with neuro-invasive west nile.
Between the two issues I stopped playing. I bought Lucinda Lewis's Broken Embouchure book but didnt get very far. Last year I stumbled into Monica Benson's injury story as she was interviewed by Chris Davis. That motivated me to try playing again a year ago. Its been slow going but i am getting there. I did not have the lip surgery. I am having the same weird double buzz issue as Wayne described when my lips get tired. Knowing that Wayne got past that is motivating although Im not anywhere close to the levels you guys are so my mileage may vary. Im using the P.E.T.E. device early each day and playing in the evenings, working on long tones and caruso stuff. My only agenda is to get as better as possible and avoid reinjury. The amount of injury info and playing guidance now available online is amazing (thank you Wayne for the long workshops as well).
At the risk of overstating it, thank you both so much.
@@kevinderrick8895 Kevin thank you so much for sharing your story! I’m so happy Wayne and Bobby’s stories have helped you through your experience! That’s exactly why we do what we do!
Wayne; Thanks for the story and very happy your back at it! I along with the rest of the trumpet world have been thrilled by your playing over the years;
My story has to do with a dental disaster I went thru about 34 years ago; I wont get into the gory details, but after having a nice career free lancing in NYC,doing Broadway, big bands, and such,I had an event which led to a bridge replacing my top 4 teeth; At the time, I had been married 4 years and our son was 2. Perfect!! I had to relearn playing and all my work came to a halt;I even got a day gig, which I never imagined would ever happen; OK after many trips to the dentist to get it somewhat comfortable and the bills mounting, I got a call to do a 6 month show in Europe playing lead in a musical;With big apprehension, I accepted the gig; First rehearsal was a bit shaky but the other 2 tpt players were cool and would jump in when I pointed.By opening night I felt better, and it went pretty well and I stayed the 6 months, which led to the contractor calling me for a 6 month National show back in the states..Please understand that this was a MUCH different level of work that I had worked my way into earlier in my career, but I was still very grateful to be making a living playing my horn; Since then I have done more gigs in town ,and had a few nice Broadway runs..THEN, I went thru it again and needed a DENTURE..Again, relearn how to play..However I did learn a few things by the first experience and adapted much faster.
Now what I want to say to all the DENTURE wearing trumpet players,is get this adhesive called SECURE..A game changer,as all the other adhesives I used didnt really cut it for trumpet playing..I can now play comfortably thru a 4 hour gig without worrying the damn thing is going to slip..And no, I am not on the Secure payroll.
I hope this helps some folks out there who are trying to play a brass instrument with dentures!
Larry, thank you so much for sharing your story! I am so glad you are able to play again and things are going well! Keep on keepin' on!
@@TrusttheProcessPodcast24 Thank you Clark..And good luck in your recovery!
Oh another thing I just remembered; After the first dental mishap, I had read an interview with Uan Racey, who said something about going to the largest diameter and deepest cup
you can get away with when you have a bridge/denture situation..I did at that point do that
and found it to be true..Not a dramatic change,as I went from a Warburton 5m to a 4m but it helped for sure.