Show Notes
In this episode of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about my embouchure change journey, the resources I used, and a few tips on how to physically and mentally prepare yourself for what to expect.
In this episode you will learn;
The difference between an embouchure change and an embouchure adjustment
How to mentally prepare for a change
Resources to help you unlock the key to your best embouchure
Items mentioned in this podcast;
“The Art of Brass Playing” by Phillip Farkas
The Encyclopedia of the Pivot System by Dr. Donald Reinhardt
The Pivot System by Donald Reinhardt
The Balanced Embouchure by Jeff Smiley
Embouchure Self-Analysis The Stevens-Costello Embouchure Technique (Complete): William Moriarity
The Real Way to Play the Cat Anderson Trumpet Method by Geoffv Winstead
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