Don’t be an Airhead: Common Myths Regarding Breathing
Many brass teachings put all (or the lion’s share) of emphasis on air. While air or wind is obviously a major component of making sound, there are other components that are more vital to producing the desired results.
00:00 - Intro
6:45 - Breathing
16:02 - Wedge Breathing
17:00 - Compression/Aperture
23:00 - Changing Things to Move Past Hurdles in Range
31:49 - Aperture vs Embouchure: Build Endurance
34:34 - Recovering from Injury
41:52 - Endurance Part 2 (75% Rule)
49:19 - Musical Styles and Sounds
1:03:15 - Selecting the Right Tool for the Job
1:14:25 - How to Choose a Horn
1:18:18 - When Would You Recommend Getting a Pro Horn
1:20:30 - Choosing a College for Music
Wayne Bergeron is a Grammy-nominated artist who has played with everyone from Beyonce to Burt Bacharach. He's worked on over 400 TV and movie soundtracks, and was principal trumpet at Los Angeles' Pantages Theatre for a decade.
Co-sponsored by Yamaha Music Canada.