And I take this as a chance for a rebirth. gmonady is now Dr GO.

Prior to my retirement from my professorial gig at the medical school this past December, I taught muscle physiology in the first year medical student curriculum. We are at the mercy to the laws of physiology of muscle fiber development. So it takes about 2-6 weeks for muscle to adapt to new stress without damaging fibers. At the end of that 2-6 week span, one can add another 20% duration to the work out. So if 45 minutes is all you can do at this point, continue for several weeks at 45 minutes, than in that new week add 45 x 0.20 or about 10 minutes to the next week (55 minutes) and stay with that for another several weeks. Then advance another 20%. Keep doing this at these intervals until you reach your goal.

Let fatigue be your friend. When you loose control or start leaking air, step away from the horn for the day and start back at it tomorrow.

Let me know how this works out.

AND to the Chemists out there:

HAPPY EASTER from:

The Ether Bunny

I recommend that the Web Designer open up a Category Titled: Good Medicine for Musicians

An amazing example of teamwork:

@barliman2001 said in Martin Committee Cornets - Why So Cheap, comparatively ???:

@trumpetb No, I won't roast you. I prefer deep-fried.

As a physician promoting healthy alternatives, may I suggest air fried.

The performer (epically one as accomplished as you sir) know their horns best. However, perhaps Barliman, you may recommend a better baton for the conductor to use.

Don't forget, it's not just the changes you need to hear but also the rhythm. If all you have is rhythm then the world of improv is yours to provide a new direction. That makes it all the more fun and inspiring.

It depends on what you mean by theory. If you're listening then hearing ALL around you, then you are applying theory.

Every 3rd Thursday of the month I have played in a an 18 piece jazz orchestra at a dance hall (The Milton Club). The floor is always packed. I enjoy watching the dancers as much as I do playing. Have been doing this gig since 2012.

@kehaulani I see you have a Committee back in your signature again. Did you get another? Miles said in an interview that one of the things he liked about the Committee was how the spit valves kept the sound moist.

@barliman2001 said in Dry instrument vs Wet instrument:

@dale-proctor So we can conclude that wet is always preferable to dry - a sentiment shared by glasses of whisky.

Not entirely true, there is something to say about a dry blended whiskey . Now that's how you wet a trumpet .

Then there is the art behind emptying the spit valve. Love the point of moistening the sound just to the point before it becomes a crackle.

@ottisiii said in Replacing used parts:

Any suggestions for replacement parts ?

I know a few plastic surgeons I could recommend.