Teacher With Good Problem Solving Skills

Charles218

I am looking for recommendations for a teacher that excels in helping players with embouchure issues. It would be very helpful to get a couple of names of teachers who have a reputation for being able to help sort out and correct problems. A bit of background, I have played for many years, up to now most things have worked quite well. Recently I started having issues with both attacks and range. My chops feel great, once I warmup attacks become iffy and only air comes out. After twenty to thirty minutes of warmup, I stumble when going above the staff, C Trumpet, only air comes out. When I am only a few minutes into my warmup everything feels great, it's just after I warmup that the problems arise. So, who is known for their problem solving skills? Someone in fairly close proximity to Michigan would be great, but not necessary.

Billy B · Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2025 3:14 pm Post subject:

Dave Tippett in Sylvania, OH
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andybharms · Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2025 5:19 pm Post subject:

Some food for thought. It may have nothing to do with your embouchure formation. It’s just a flap of skin. If you’re getting air, your embouchure or air or both might be too tense.

Good luck!
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Doug Elliott · Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2025 5:25 pm Post subject:

I do lessons by Skype and fixing problems is my specialty.

JayKosta · Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2025 5:48 am Post subject:

There might be medical or age-related issues. Any recent illness, injury, 'changes', medications, etc. - if there have been, then best to discuss with your doctor.
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DanEuph · Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2025 7:30 pm Post subject:

I'm going to second Doug Elliott's comment. He'll sort you out!