WindWorks Trumpet Academy by Mystery to Mastery | Patrick | Activity https://mysterytomastery.com/member-profile/pmj999/activity/ Activity feed for Patrick. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:49:00 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-AU 30 hourly 2 62aa60ecf5c3599134eef2ba5372342c Patrick replied to the topic Getting frustrated! in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/getting-frustrated/#post-148017 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:03:56 +1100 Hi Gary,

I was intrigued by the title of your post as I think it is something all of us in the MTM/Windworks program have experienced. I have to say that Hajo and Julie have some great insights and I totally agree with their input and advice.

I have been working on Windworks for about 10 months, and like you, have found it to be an up and down…[Read more]

]]> c43c69847a29f31ec48d58c6f6ed928d Patrick replied to the topic Trying to change 3 things at the same time? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/trying-to-change-3-things-at-the-same-time/#post-146358 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 21:25:25 +1000 Glad to hear of your breakthrough, Janet. Sounds like the lower jaw setting may work for you after all. Interesting how the word “too”, which Greg demonstrates constantly without aids, plus with visualizer and mouthpiece, may be the key for you.
Good luck and please keep us posted on your progress.

Pat

]]> 9eb335cdda2ff322488b918af8e22068 Patrick replied to the topic Trying to change 3 things at the same time? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/trying-to-change-3-things-at-the-same-time/#post-146182 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:52:53 +1000 Hi Janet,

Sorry to hear of your struggles. I too am working to change embouchure settings to a more Windworks “Milkspout” setting. After a lesson with Greg, he noticed my jaw was closing and this was causing me trouble with lower note sound and resonance. I am currently working to engrain a lower more open jaw into my Windworks process practice…[Read more]

]]> 0353a58fec8039f117609ea4fe31af04 Patrick replied to the topic A Helpful Video on Increasing Range in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/a-helpful-video-on-increasing-range/#post-145128 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 16:31:27 +1000 I agree with you Brad. It seems very much in line with Greg’s teaching. Thank you for sharing this.

]]> f062959723cc5a6ffdfcc81327dd4465 Patrick replied to the topic Lip slurs - Space between the teeth in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/lip-slurs-space-between-the-teeth/#post-143676 Sat, 25 Jun 2022 21:00:01 +1000 Hello Ryan,

I noticed your post a few days ago and was waiting (and hoping) for someone with more experience in the course than I to respond.

Since that has not happened I am happy to give you my opinion on the matter, for what it is worth. I am not a pro player, nor am I a teacher or academic who has had a lot of exposure to great teachers or…[Read more]

]]> 3c0302c6c6633de6c2e0820aa1cce56b Patrick replied to the topic Significant embouchure pain in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/significant-embouchure-pain/#post-138539 Tue, 17 May 2022 19:51:46 +1000 Hi Janet,
Been away from the computer for a couple of days. I was pleased to hear that your lesson went well and now am even more motivated to arrange one for myself.
I feel that since I have started the Windworks course that there is some increased endurance and “secureness” in my regular playing even though I am not attempting to consciously…[Read more]

]]> 6e4909586598a961c49b72552a71da58 Patrick replied to the topic Significant embouchure pain in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/significant-embouchure-pain/#post-137488 Wed, 11 May 2022 22:08:01 +1000 Glad to hear you were able to contact Greg.

I too am at a point where I think I need a check up lesson with Greg. I have been in the course for about 5 months and feel I need some guidance to make sure I am on the right path.

I hope all goes well with your lesson.

]]> 3bf9fae8a075e07238079682b49be472 Patrick replied to the topic Significant embouchure pain in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/significant-embouchure-pain/#post-137457 Wed, 11 May 2022 19:23:28 +1000 Hello Janet,
I noticed your post and Greg’s response.It sounds like contacting Greg is your best route for some suggestions to alleviate your discomfort. I contacted him once for the 10 minute free consultation and found him to be very helpful and generous with his time.
Here is the link to the general inquiries web page, which should get you in…[Read more]

]]> ad8a4a51565ef1eead2da0331049c360 Patrick replied to the topic Throat tension (or not?) in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/throat-tension-or-not/#post-131645 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:57:21 +1100 Hello Andrew,
I am certainly no expert but when reading your post I was reminded of a problem I have had intermittently in the past and one that I still watch out for. I had the habit of involuntarily closing my throat for a second or two while playing and unlike you I was not aware of it until pointed out in a lesson I took from a fellow band…[Read more]

]]> 0ba4839759cbfc172746025e6bd33219 Patrick replied to the topic Struggling with Presto Harmonic Slurs in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/struggling-with-presto-harmonic-slurs/#post-131327 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 23:05:49 +1100 I have been struggling with the progressive Harmonic Slur progress chart exercises at the F# and G level and continued to stick with the process, going back over the F# and G singing C exercises and also moved forward to do some of the Ascending Harmonic exercises which are scheduled after the G harmonic skills. I did lots of experimenting with…[Read more]

]]> c8152551205f22f3573c252cd5cb0329 Patrick replied to the topic Struggling with Presto Harmonic Slurs in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/struggling-with-presto-harmonic-slurs/#post-130470 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 19:57:18 +1100 Hello Paul,
Just practicing and noticed your new post. It is great to hear your encouraging news. I sometimes find I get discouraged but I am determined to trust this process (which I believe in) despite the bumps along the way. Hearing about your progress is very reassuring and is appreciated.
I think my experience with the milk spout position is…[Read more]

]]> 99d57c2a3927984d7d16a29269a39c2b Patrick replied to the topic Struggling with Presto Harmonic Slurs in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/struggling-with-presto-harmonic-slurs/#post-129035 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:01:44 +1100 Hello Paul,
Thanks for your response. It sounds like we are pushing through the same issues. I also have jaw fatigue and some pain at times as I have had TMJ problems in the past. Also my regular embouchure has a slightly receded jaw setting so I am sure the jaw muscles are not used to the more forward set up when trying to stay in the “milk spot…[Read more]

]]> 3467fb6dcc78cb513ad71b1923f4f898 Patrick started the topic Struggling with Presto Harmonic Slurs in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/struggling-with-presto-harmonic-slurs/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 20:50:41 +1100 I restarted Windworks in late December working through the MTM Ebooks (Book 1 primarily) I purchased a number of years ago. Also I began the Largo trial series and loved it so much that I signed up for the Windworks program in January. Since then I have been diligently working and reworking through the lessons. My “10 minute” introductory chat…[Read more]

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