@EZ_Toner This is just a wild thought, but when applying oil to your valves are you removing each valve from the valve casing to apply the oil? Or, instead, are you oiling the piston between the felt and where your fingers press each valve?

@Dr-GO I will plan to be there! I’ve read about the event and it sounds fantastic!

@Dale-Proctor Thanks very much! Although my tenure with the NHMP is relatively brief, the value of the program is very clear!

@Dale-Proctor Thanks very much! Although my tenure with the NHMP is relatively brief, the value of the program is very clear!

@J-Jericho Thanks! I missed playing a lot and it’s great to be back. Now I just need to regain my embouchure and playing stamina.

@barliman2001 Thank you!

@Dr-GO I will plan to be there! I’ve read about the event and it sounds fantastic!

Hello to all, I recently joined this site years after being a frequent reader of TrumpetMaster. I recognize some of the names here and send regards to everyone.

I got a late start on trumpet at 51 years old. I took lessons for years and played for my enjoyment only. A few years ago my playing was interrupted by issues with glaucoma that have since been resolved. Now I’m back to playing and have joined two bands in the New Horizons Music Program offered through some universities in the U.S.

It’s very nice to be playing again and a member of my first bands: concert band and jazz band. I’m learning things not learned unless in a band very fast. Even more, I’m happy to be a part of this forum and I look forward to participating.

@EZ_Toner That’s what I hoped you would say! Perhaps you will get other thoughts and ideas from this forum. I hope so, but if not, perhaps talk to a brass instrument repair technician near you or call one if you happen to be remote from a repair shop. I understand how annoying oily or greasy felts could be especially if you play on a regular basis. Good luck in finding a solution.

@EZ_Toner This is just a wild thought, but when applying oil to your valves are you removing each valve from the valve casing to apply the oil? Or, instead, are you oiling the piston between the felt and where your fingers press each valve?