WindWorks Trumpet Academy by Mystery to Mastery | gary | Activity https://mysterytomastery.com/member-profile/gary/activity/ Activity feed for gary. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:08:01 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-AU 30 hourly 2 b3c7f6c475b7b87b73d2b0a5ce00eebf gary replied to the topic Tired Lips Affecting Range in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/tired-lips-affecting-range/#post-152779 Sun, 28 May 2023 10:23:39 +1000 Thanks Hajo, I had a feeling you might say that. Makes perfect sense. I always find it a bit of a conflict going back to basics as you suggest to resolve issues, whilst continuing to practice and play current pieces which results in me blowing and forcing’ instead of just releasing!

]]> a95ca2205a4906bb4626b7de3fb631e9 gary started the topic Tired Lips Affecting Range in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/tired-lips-affecting-range/ Sat, 27 May 2023 11:27:27 +1000 Hi all
I’m still plugging away with the course (currently mid way through Moderato). Recently, I’ve been practising/playing most days for an hour or so in the lead up to two separate gigs with my big band and small jazz combo. Following the performances the problem I’m now encountering is that my lips feel so tired that I’m struggling to reach…[Read more]

]]> cc622adc2dbeef7b0ddf06a04716235a gary replied to the topic Getting frustrated! in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/getting-frustrated/#post-148146 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:12:03 +1100 A big thank you for all of your responses which have given me renewed incentive. As we all know, trying to develop new habits, especially when working solo can be a challenge and it is a real boost to receive so much constructive input and advice from others that are on the same journey. Thanks again…(two steps forward, one step back!).

]]> e0541ce7cda30e6f5c40eb34aee0816d gary started the topic Getting frustrated! in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/getting-frustrated/ Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:24:09 +1100 Hi all, I am currently in the middle of the Moderato stage having been gradually making my way through the course over 2 years or so. A few months ago I had a ‘eureka’ moment when (for a few weeks) I actually felt more relaxed when playing and I found it easier to play faster harmonic slurs etc and also produce an improved sound. Unfortunately,…[Read more]

]]> a82bcaeceec418ad3254fca744977f22 gary replied to the topic Tongue and Fingers Synchronisation in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/tongue-and-fingers-synchronisation/#post-145847 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 09:46:25 +1000 Many thanks for the feedback and tips on this. Much appreciated everyone.

]]> 96ad7a5f38ffb9eda931d4e5e1f1626b gary started the topic Tongue and Fingers Synchronisation in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/tongue-and-fingers-synchronisation/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:17:30 +1000 Hello all, I haven’t posted for as I’ve been happily progressing with the course (two steps forward and one step back!). However, as I have now reached Moderato stage and some of the slightly faster exercises, I’m finding that my tongue is occasionally out of sync with my fingers. If I play the passages more slowly to try and overcome this, the…[Read more]

]]> 3e1123e486e23a2e2e4a855f92851963 gary posted an update: Hi all, can someone clarify how I post a new topic on the […] https://mysterytomastery.com/activity/p/61582/ Sat, 28 May 2022 09:59:42 +1000 Hi all, can someone clarify how I post a new topic on the Forum please? Thanks

]]> 0 70835568d00007653396c4049c165e2c gary replied to the topic angle of the visualizer in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/angle-of-the-visualizer/#post-101046 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:48:12 +1000 Thanks johnelwood, I’ll keep persevering.

]]> e715be99bf6c93ee5eb9762215fd3307 gary replied to the topic angle of the visualizer in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/angle-of-the-visualizer/#post-100518 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 20:06:10 +1000 Thanks Wooter, I’ll give it a try.

Thanks Greg, that explains TMJ. (I still can’t stop my bottom lip folding under on higher notes though?)

Gary.

]]> 3457b2c1f9d61a16c90f1df38b991395 gary replied to the topic angle of the visualizer in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/angle-of-the-visualizer/#post-100459 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:41:38 +1000 Sorry, forgot to ask – Greg, what does ‘TMJ issues’ stand for?

]]> bcb0460148d59b04a2e36eea6e30998d gary replied to the topic angle of the visualizer in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/angle-of-the-visualizer/#post-100458 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:40:17 +1000 Hi all, this post is particularly relevant to me. I’m a comeback player, currently up to Andante Status Stage. I have an overbite and when I do the tissue exercise I have to consciously move my bottom jaw forward slightly to get the best result with the tissue. If I don’t move my jaw forward, the tissue moves up but nowhere near as much. When…[Read more]

]]> 1c31db882048af7d82d42d7a1112d4bf gary posted an update: Hi Greg/all, I am a comeback player and have been gradually […] https://mysterytomastery.com/activity/p/25876/ Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:40:35 +1000 Hi Greg/all, I am a comeback player and have been gradually making my way through the course since October 2020. Things have been going well but I am currently on the Andante Status stage and seem to be running into problems. I have been persevering with harmonic slurs and aperture corners which until recently seemed to be going OK, but I am now…[Read more]

]]> 0 6fdcb6b8feb4d7aa546cee46b4d45aeb gary replied to the topic Throat closing when double tonguing in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/throat-closing-when-double-tonguing/#post-74943 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:33:20 +1100 Hi Philip, that is really helpful, thanks very much. I will keep persevering.

]]> be3a70cda25a4304bf101a1657f408e2 gary started the topic Throat closing when double tonguing in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/throat-closing-when-double-tonguing/ Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:38:53 +1100 Hi all, this is my first post to the Forum. Having gradually progressed to the end of the Adagio Status Stage, I am struggling with the Descending Single Harmonic (Double Tonguing), primarily because the top of my throat seems to close up when I play ku’s and I am not sure if it should feel like this and whether it will gradually become easier?…[Read more]

]]> fee89b41b9ea6a977e4c40fbd478f36e gary posted an update: Progressed to the Adagio section. Trying to get to grips with […] https://mysterytomastery.com/activity/p/16359/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:18:56 +1100 Progressed to the Adagio section. Trying to get to grips with descending harmonic double tongued. Struggling a bit!

]]> 0 372cb0e195981ec70972072d4f45eb86 gary posted an update: Still following course and practising most days. Harmonic […] https://mysterytomastery.com/activity/p/14863/ Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:39:07 +1100 Still following course and practising most days. Harmonic slurs C to G are improving and I’ve switched from 8ths to 16ths. Currently up to 20 secs of 16ths at 80bpm. Remaining passive until near the end of 20 secs when I’m running out of air!

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