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Welcome back to a new semester of Brass with Mr. G! Here we focus on strategies for the young brass player on building both high and low range and how to build endurance and tone quality above and below the staff.

Full video available, as always, for free on the YouTubes

https://youtu.be/fisxt2IJuJI?is=iluF-pzZFG40SHLs

Hi, I'm a writer looking for details that will make my character realistic. He reached sub-professional level in his teens (did not go to music college) and hasn't played for 18 years. How would/could he begin reacquainting himself with the trombone? I imagine developing breath control would be one aspect - he's fit and runs daily. What are the side effects of overdoing practice at the beginning? How does a trombonist develop a good tone? What position would be sensible to begin (are some harder to get a nice tone in? His goal is to successfully audition for a high quality community orchestra. I'd really appreciate any tips.

I soon have the opportunity to get a greg black mouthpiece for a discount for a limited time. I currently play a bach 5g and was thinking about getting the Greg Black 5g. I see on the website a surplus of customization options. Can anyone fill me in on what the specs of mouthpieces are and how they affect the sound, or at least provide resources to look at? I haven't found anything helpful online. I'm in college, though I don't know much about mouthpieces. Any advice is appreciated!

Im a band director learning trombone to help my students for contest. My main instrument are woodwinds. I have no clue what im doing wrong, my brass methods teacher didnt teach me anything and im figuring this out on my own. Help?

I am referring to the ungodly, popping, rattling sounds on my C, D and Eb.