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    Dr GO

    @Dr GO

    Physician and Musician

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    Best posts made by Dr GO

    • RE: RIP Trumpet "Master"

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

      posted in Lounge
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    • RE: No real gains on anything more than 40-45 minutes of practice.

      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.

      posted in Comeback Players
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    • RE: A little humour

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      posted in Lounge
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    • RE: A little humour

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      posted in Lounge
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    • RE: Mid Performance Emergency Sub

      I was walking by a brown stone in New York and heard jazz streaming from a window. Door was open so I went in to find a band playing in an open loft. Asked if I could listen to which a band member replied sure then asked if I played. Said yes, was a trumpet player. They asked if I had my horn with me and told them in the building down the block. They asked me to get it and sit in as their second trumpet would not be there. I did. Turned out it was the 9 lives jazz ensemble, Mingus's band just after he passed. Wound up being bands sub and this launched my music career in NYC.

      posted in Miscellaneous
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    • RE: Laughter is the Best Medicine

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      posted in Medical Concerns
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    • RE: A little humour

      AND to the Chemists out there:

      HAPPY EASTER from:
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      The Ether Bunny

      posted in Lounge
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    • RE: Laughter is the Best Medicine

      A mechanic was removing a cylinder head from the motor of a Harley when a heart surgeon walked into his shop. As the surgeon was waiting for the service manager to look at his bike, the mechanic called to him: "Hey Doc, can I ask you a question?" The surgeon, a bit surprised, walked over to the mechanic working on the motorcycle.

      The mechanic wiped his hands on a rag and asked, "Doc, look at this engine. Like you, I can open it up, take valves out, fix 'em, put in new parts and when I finish this will work just like a new one. So why do I earn a pittance and you get the really big money, when we are doing basically the same work?"

      The surgeon smiled, leaned over, and whispered to the mechanic: “Try doing it while the engine is still running.”

      posted in Medical Concerns
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    • RE: A little humour

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      posted in Lounge
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    • RE: A little humour

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      posted in Lounge
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    Latest posts made by Dr GO

    • RE: Callet SIMA C trumpet

      I do not have a Callet trumpet but have one of his mouthpieces that he hand lathed for my Olds Recording in his studio when I lived in New York City. An amazingly wonderful individual.

      My reply is more however based on you noting the more recent maker of his trumpet, Kanstul is now defunct. I have a Kanstul that recently had an issue that I was unaware a valve cap had fallen off. I tried on line to find a replacement and had a heck of a time (I have had no problems for instance finding parts for my 1946 vintage Martin Committee).

      So out of desperation, I contacted Jason Harrelson to see if he has machined caps for the Kanstul, and he did. So I got a complete set of valve caps from him and they fit and work perfectly.

      So if you doe need any replacement parts for your Callet, do contact Harrelson Trumpets and they would most likely accommodate your needs.

      posted in Bb & C Trumpets
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    • RE: Medical Aspects and Risks of Playing the Trumpet

      @administrator Watch the video. There are studies that compare different wind instrument effects on ocular pressure.

      posted in Medical Concerns
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    • RE: Medical Aspects and Risks of Playing the Trumpet

      I am a physician and see the "red eye" as a common presentation. The fact that you do not describe seeing "floaters" makes it less likely (but does not rule out) a retinal detachment or hemorrhage. The red eye is caused by many benign conditions, so yes it can be common. But it can also be a sign of conditions that need investigation if lingering more than a couple days.

      I am concerned regarding sensation you feel with air vibration causing pain. Red eye and pain with pressures suggests glaucoma, and continued playing would not be recommended with glaucoma. This would be my most likely concern. So I would recommend scheduling a visit with an ophthalmologist to get at a minimum, ocular pressures measured, as well as a slit lamp exam.

      I am also sharing a video that discusses trumpet playing with eye disease. Hope you find this information useful:

      posted in Medical Concerns
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    • RE: Taps Across America 2025

      Played it loud and clear from the back deck of my home. Felt so good and even more proud.

      posted in Announcements
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    • RE: Holton 605 serial number

      @J-Jericho said in Holton 605 serial number:

      A quick DuckDuckGo.com search provided:

      DuckDuckGo yes? I am truly impressed we have such a great wise quack Global Moderator to work for us on this site! Impressive!!

      posted in Flugelhorns & Cornets
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    • RE: Taps Across America 2025

      Thanks for the reminder. I forgot this last year but remembered years before. Do not want to blame an aging memory, but I have no other defense. I will do my best to make this one.

      Again, Thanks for the reminder.

      posted in Announcements
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    • RE: Artist on BOARD

      @BigDub said in Artist on BOARD:

      @Dr-GO you may be surprised to hear you are way off on that figure, Doc!
      I count at least 7 you have had me do. ANNNNNND I am very grateful for it, too. ( In no particular order..)
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      You are correct. I stand corrected. It is just that I have so many rooms in my house, I completely forgot those rooms when counting. The Santa Fe, and Winter Farm Scene are in every day rooms that I use, and they two doggie pictures, of course they come first to mind.

      As for the boat on the ocean, that one hangs over my bed and it is a mental reconstruction of my wife and my honeymoon cruse that I related to this amazing artist and he reconstructed it perfectly... and I forgot that one in the count. Do not let my wife know or I will be in the room with Ellie's picture, also a bedroom that my Mother in Law shares when she comes for a visit with Ellie in tow.

      posted in Lounge
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    • RE: Artist on BOARD

      @administrator said in Artist on BOARD:

      @BigDub said in Artist on BOARD:

      @administrator
      How much do you love it? 😜

      Haha, I see where you're going! Someday I'll have to commission something.

      I believe I commissioned 4. He threw in a couple prints for free.

      posted in Lounge
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    • RE: Job Posts

      If I were not married, this would be such a cool gig. Could not even think what it would be like to be separated from my amazing wife for 6 months. In addition, I still have a steady day gig as a physician that plays pretty well.

      Now if a cruse ship line would hire me as the ships doctor AND musician, that would be an amazing career. Just wonder if my State of Ohio medical license would let me prescribe those mood enhancing drugs that would alow the audience appreciate my performances even more LOL!

      posted in Trumpet News
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    • RE: Job Posts

      @Vulgano-Brother said in Job Posts:

      I assume they aren't on the AFM unfair list.

      Interesting you mention this. Most cruse ships are under foreign registry so not sure how the AFM would view this.

      I am honored to be a proud member of the AFM, Local 101-473. Through the AFM I have been provided recurring and continued access to musical performances, and have benefitted greatly from the perks of membership, one being getting amazing and highly affordable support to insure my horns and equipment that I carry to gigs, and store in my home.

      posted in Trumpet News
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