WindWorks Trumpet Academy by Mystery to Mastery | bo.lundquist | Activity https://mysterytomastery.com/member-profile/bo-lundquist/activity/ Activity feed for bo.lundquist. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:30:45 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-AU 30 hourly 2 f889eaabe025cf803db1b66e20f0c326 bo.lundquist changed their profile picture https://mysterytomastery.com/activity/p/45200/ Sat, 15 Jan 2022 20:43:49 +1100 0 41ef2bcfc6ef82a55d92abeaa5cd165e bo.lundquist started the topic Combine Trumpet vs. T-bone in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/combine-trumpet-vs-t-bone/ Fri, 14 Jan 2022 23:13:27 +1100 Hello Greg, and everyone who plays both trumpet and trombone

Trumpet is my No.1 in the Big band, but I’m starting up a small T-bone career in a church brass band.
I don’t have any major problems playing the T-bone, but it seems that the high register on the trumpet suffer. When practicing in my basement, I try to play trumpet for 10-15 min…[Read more]

]]> 5f111f1d86be8f6cca2936b34a375203 bo.lundquist replied to the topic Keeping the Centre of the Lips Loose in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/keeping-the-centre-of-the-lips-loose/#post-76624 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:01:29 +1100 Hi John
Thanks’ for your valuable comments and suggestion for a better practicing.

Yes, my granddaughter keeps playing. Still it´s most fun and not to heavy practicing. After one year she still enjoys to meet with me once a week to play. (I try to encourage her on the phone to do some minutes every day in her home with her mum, but it´s not eas…[Read more]

]]> d075653c5c78805c4044bdc144a76b2a bo.lundquist replied to the topic Keeping the Centre of the Lips Loose in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/keeping-the-centre-of-the-lips-loose/#post-76591 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 21:12:45 +1100 Hi John
Sorry for my bad English. As you understand I meant above the staff (i.e. A and Bb just below High C). You might be right about the smiling; I have to check this deeper.
It’s good to hear that not only myself push more flesh into the MPC when going up in the register, and the lowering of the jaw might not be a totally bad thing.
You f…[Read more]

]]> 3442699ac2c1f79e9f327b3b9178f465 bo.lundquist replied to the topic Keeping the Centre of the Lips Loose in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/keeping-the-centre-of-the-lips-loose/#post-76481 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:23:11 +1100 I have similar thoughts about tension in the lips (around the black hole / aperture corners).
1. I take a full breath and then let the ribcage do the air pressure without extra tension (air coming all the way from the “bottom” with no extra muscle tension)
2. I have the mouthpiece in the standard position with the aperture opening set for a “G”…[Read more]

]]> 54fa834ae5c507471af896e92dc04cbb bo.lundquist replied to the topic Has anyone tried the Stratos trainer? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/has-anyone-tried-the-stratos-trainer/#post-75334 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:12:33 +1100 Yes, the support rest against the chin, but instinctively the chin/lower jaw will push forward to maintain the “normal” set up. It´s important to not relax and let it go backwards. Keep the upper and lower teeth in line, but apart of course.

Previously I had terrible problems with too much pressure on my top lip. I have built a similar devi…[Read more]

]]> a4727a8974a5d5bead0d5fb69b678787 bo.lundquist replied to the topic Has anyone tried the Stratos trainer? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/has-anyone-tried-the-stratos-trainer/#post-75174 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 20:26:36 +1100 Hi!
I do also understand that this tool must be used with caution (Windworks philosophy)
It has helped me to find a better position of my jaw. I use it with a separate leadpipe during 5 minutes warm up in the morning. After that I use it 5-10 minutes placed on the trumpet. After this warm up, I play on the trumpet without any extra gear during the…[Read more]

]]> e940b9d7d30022f4a6d1475701afe514 bo.lundquist started the topic Has anyone tried the Stratos trainer? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/has-anyone-tried-the-stratos-trainer/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:08:35 +1100 Hi! I have seen the Stratos web site and also numerous clips and discussions about the Stratos embouchure trainer. A small tool that you attach to the mouthpiece or the leadpipe just in front of your chin. The chin-rest makes the mouthpiece harder to reach for your lips, which reduce the pressure.
I have a similar selfmade tool which I use during…[Read more]

]]> c6285ea33a0b51e9b223167122275c01 bo.lundquist replied to the topic Long tones for warming up and hitting bulls eye in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/long-tones-for-warming-up-and-hitting-bulls-eye/#post-73183 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 22:50:14 +1100 I had some problems with the downloading as well. It seems that the website is not always functioning very well, so Walter sent me the files another way.
Yes be careful and do not overdo it. I started the first week with 20 minutes long tones in the morning, plus som practising in the late afternoon, and ended up with another 20 minutes long…[Read more]

]]> bec3c1fc16c88a6b79dfed0f6696a5fc bo.lundquist started the topic Long tones for warming up and hitting bulls eye in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/long-tones-for-warming-up-and-hitting-bulls-eye/ Sun, 14 Feb 2021 16:51:06 +1100 During all my “trumpet playing life” I have played with a focus on the “bulls eye”. To play in tune has almost become an obsession, which sometimes make me to hesitate and close down when I feel that I will not deliver the coming notes. When I hear other musicians don’t care about their finetuning, I almost get sores in the ears.
However…[Read more]

]]> 53ed26eb28c4b567bf2afaa93fcc8d50 bo.lundquist replied to the topic Tuner Reccomendations in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/tuner-reccomendations/#post-73102 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 16:05:29 +1100 I would definitely recommend you to use a small specially developed brass tuner that you attach directly to your instrument with the clips(on the trumpet just in front of your eyes on the bell). Look for the KORG AW-LT100T. Small and discrete. Choose various frequency and fast or slower response.

]]> 8b3f5dd556096ca5045b334ea3642619 bo.lundquist replied to the topic Maybe I'll Save You Some Time in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/maybe-ill-save-you-some-time/#post-69739 Tue, 29 Dec 2020 20:52:13 +1100 Very well thought out and written.
Wishing all of you peace and blessings for the new year 2021

]]> 16f1f3ad9e3e7d72a3761ec3113ecd57 bo.lundquist replied to the topic Pedal Tones in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/pedal-tones-3/#post-55020 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 21:24:38 +1000 Hi!
Every day after blowing the leadpipe and making slurring on the instrument between Eb up to C. I go downstairs from C to pedal C and than as low as i can, usually down to G# below the pedal C, and sometimes down to F. This routine loosen up all tensions. I do it frequently also after playing in the high register for a long time. I try to not…[Read more]

]]> ca419b92ddba89d6ee0a117b1ac4ebf0 bo.lundquist replied to the topic The M to M website is confusing in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/the-m-to-m-website-is-confusing/#post-50816 Thu, 14 May 2020 17:29:37 +1000 Hi
I’m following “Positive Trumpeters Worldwide” on FB. Almost every day there are all sorts of “teaching” methods, tips & tricks, live stream….both from self learned people and from professors…
I think I remember that Greg mentioned in the introduction phase, that there are tons of books and various methods – and his comments surely are…[Read more]

]]> 8e7ba980aca002c54be385ebfd523922 bo.lundquist replied to the topic Pressure in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/pressure/#post-48310 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 21:24:23 +1000 I try to minimize my MP pressure according to MtM guidelines. However, after one year with the new technique, I have lowered my highest range, from F above the staff down to a D above the staff. My high Bb is a piece of cake when using minimal pressure and as much tension I can produce from the corners. I struggle to not let my lower lip go under…[Read more]

]]> d1ba7523d9f1d5b46d3aa3216f45969c bo.lundquist replied to the topic Pressure in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/pressure/#post-48215 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:35:04 +1000 Hi. Thanks for the two nice videos. To different styles, but both played with elegance. The tone of the Albinoni piccola is perfect. I struggle with my own piccola and there is no success…. I jump between B-trumpet, Flugelhorn and Cornet with no big problems, but the piccola is different. Probably I’m one of the “pressure” guys, and that’s the…[Read more]

]]> e540dc4ae588593414473741e32de411 bo.lundquist replied to the topic Pressure in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/pressure/#post-48154 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 21:55:33 +1000 Here is the link to the Youtube concert.

]]> a33128ec6561f86387e1e68f63dd936f bo.lundquist started the topic Pressure in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/pressure/ Tue, 14 Apr 2020 21:44:02 +1000 I watched a very good concert on YouTube last weekend. Chris Botti at the Java jazz festival. Now is the time to hide for the Corona, and spend time watching concerts at home and do some practicing of the MtM method.
Chris Botti is a favorite and I love his tone, feeling and timing. What surprise me is his posture when playing and also his…[Read more]

]]> b459496409984bc9b3bd91734663f31a bo.lundquist started the topic Frequency of tinnitus tone in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/frequency-of-tinnitus-tone/ Sat, 07 Mar 2020 18:01:23 +1100 Hi!
Maybe someone will smila at this post….as it might a bit odd.
From time to time I get a high sound in my ear. Probably a tinnitus-light sound. It starts suddenly and stay for about half a minute. It’s usually the “same tone”, so I checked by whistling the tone I hear close to my chromatic auto-tuner. It is a middle “A”. What disturbs me is…[Read more]

]]> 915dc157409d6a6ad10e8c7ce05c09ce bo.lundquist started the topic Leadpipe exercise. Any comments on this routine? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/leadpipe-exercise-any-comments-on-this-routine/ Sat, 01 Feb 2020 23:04:28 +1100

]]> 489561bc3700cb1ae29b1053602d1202 bo.lundquist replied to the topic Anyone else use Monette mouthpiece with Greg’s system? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/anyone-else-use-monette-mouthpiece-with-gregs-system/#post-42947 Sat, 01 Feb 2020 22:58:05 +1100 I have been playing on a Monette Prana B6S1 for half a year ( on my trumpet). It’s similar to the Bach 3C. As you say, the mpc fight against me if I blow to hard. Can’t say if it’s the same with a Bach 3C. When playing with minimal press, straight forward, it is easy to play in tune.
I have been playing on the B2S3 for many years. It’s bigger and…[Read more]

]]> d1aa6d4ad20198b27f13d892b12aef22 bo.lundquist started the topic How do I teach my 8-year old grandchild to play? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-do-i-teach-my-8-year-old-grandchild-to-play/ Sun, 27 Oct 2019 22:21:52 +1100 My dear grandchild asked me to teach her to play the trumpet. I have never tried to make her interested, so I’m both surprised and happy…
We started to spit some water in the bathroom, blowing against a burning candle without closing it, blowing on a tissue, and finally put a mouthpiece on her mouth. She made clean low C just from the start and…[Read more]

]]> 07d9fd36767c206a8075b8a09906ccf4 bo.lundquist replied to the topic Exercise with silent brass mute in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/exercise-with-silent-brass-mute/#post-33057 Sun, 06 Oct 2019 21:03:44 +1100 Hi!
I have stopped using mine. I feel it is a risk of “overblowing” and pressing against the lips, at least for me.
When I use my earphones, I try to keep the volume on the high end to force my self to not blow so hard. I have not tried the C exercises with the Silent B.
BR

]]> 36484f6f84146a2091bf175b55499be0 bo.lundquist replied to the topic Piccolo trumpet -tips&tricks in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/piccolo-trumpet-tipstricks/#post-32491 Thu, 26 Sep 2019 18:24:40 +1000 Thanks again. Yes F major is my best friend 🙂 I will come back to you again if I face problems. Have a good day
//bo

]]> f5321920cf87058b5d7c76446d46cc52 bo.lundquist replied to the topic Piccolo trumpet -tips&tricks in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/piccolo-trumpet-tipstricks/#post-32434 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:02:05 +1000 Thanks Marshall
I will follow your advice. To vary the training between the B-tr and the picc in shorter sequenses is probably a good idea. Breathing control is something I struggle with.
Thanks again

]]> 24cf78536210ce7458e01b70435f0b12 bo.lundquist started the topic Piccolo trumpet -tips&tricks in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/piccolo-trumpet-tipstricks/ Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:12:34 +1000 Hi!
I have problems with the range on my piccolo trumpet. Hardly any higher notes than on the B trumpet. Probably I’m pushing too much and there might be too much air. Are there any good advice from anyone ??
Will Greg demonstrate in the #wihsc as promised?

]]> 84b93857d39f44f045ed81e764984722 bo.lundquist replied to the topic Cornett players? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/cornett-players/#post-32005 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 21:17:50 +1000 I play “cornetto” with a big Monette B2S3 ( Bach 1.1/4 )and my comrades in the brass orchestra use even bigger ones (V-shaped). I found that smaller mouthpieces made the quality of the tone more like a trumpet. I use my trumpet for the #wihsc.

]]> a7961c1bc815cb86d831df6720af2704 bo.lundquist replied to the topic Push the main tuning slide in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/push-the-main-tuning-slide/#post-32004 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 21:11:59 +1000 Thanks for the comments. I’m aware of my old habbit of pinching. The #wihsc will most probably help me to a more optimal setting.
🙂

]]> 8e7e2ee72b0f3fde789dc43932cc5bb3 bo.lundquist replied to the topic Fighting the frustration in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/fighting-the-frustration/#post-31975 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 11:32:28 +1000 Hi!
I have used the Facial Flex from time to time for maybe 10 years. I feel it strengthen my muscles around my mouth. Anyone more than me using this simple device ? Good or bad for you ? (it smooths out wrinkles as well 🙂

]]> f50d21757d3c3af6ff53d959eebcd3dc bo.lundquist replied to the topic Push the main tuning slide in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/push-the-main-tuning-slide/#post-31740 Thu, 12 Sep 2019 21:40:54 +1000 Thanks Eric.
That’s might be the positive reason

]]> d1b54a316c8df99daa3de6fc25ea7ae1 bo.lundquist started the topic Push the main tuning slide in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/push-the-main-tuning-slide/ Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:14:53 +1000 Hi!
I’ve noticed that after three weeks in the slur challenge (practicing almost every day…) I have to push in the main tuning slide, in order to keep me on 440 Hz. I have adjusted from approx. 16 mm to only 12 mm. Anyone more with the same experience??

]]> b86efbb155706137581e48b772600d55 bo.lundquist replied to the topic Sensation of Relaxed lips in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/sensation-of-relaxed-lips/#post-17111 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:46:42 +1100 Wise words 🙂

]]> ad0707229d39d0d67baf5571026ace5f bo.lundquist replied to the topic Sensation of Relaxed lips in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/sensation-of-relaxed-lips/#post-17051 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 22:10:52 +1100 Hi there – Johnelwood !
Thanks’ for your story. It seems that we have about the same “problems”. A few days ago, I had a very nice moment when everything worked. I think Greg used to call it “a Coffee moment”. I managed to relax, and the high notes suddenly came out with not too big effort. But – the next day everything was closed again. It f…[Read more]

]]> 5b9c590e3b0e9831a296d9dd3c0a027e bo.lundquist replied to the topic Sensation of Relaxed lips in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/sensation-of-relaxed-lips/#post-16766 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 22:27:00 +1100 My range did drop three steps, from high E to C, when I changed the lip set up and use minimal pressure from the abdominals. I don’t kick any longer but it’s extremely difficult to avoid stress build up and stay relaxed. It’s a hard work to learn how to make less work on the trumpet…

]]> 48b563393414d28efeadd0d4a3a2b6aa bo.lundquist replied to the topic Leadpipe Slots in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/leadpipe-slots/#post-16625 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 12:52:12 +1100 Hi. Thanks for the reply. I have another “behavior”: when I climb up hills, my jaw automatically move backwards, which make the upper lip go slightly forward and down. By making this realignment it is much easier to reach the top notes without too much force. I think I remember you (?) saying that this is a dangerous and wrong set up. Whats your…[Read more]

]]> 7e4940a389144f23efa78298633b1ddf bo.lundquist replied to the topic Leadpipe Slots in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/leadpipe-slots/#post-16533 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 10:22:34 +1100 Hi!
I often think that playing relaxed in the upper register might be similar to singing in falsetto mode. Am I right, and are there a technique for this??

]]>