Posted by Anthony Labelle on February 28, 2001 at 15:55:12:
In Reply to: Tips on how to relax and use more air posted by Andy Smith on February 28, 2001 at 14:08:50:
This worked for me than anything any of my teachers suggested:
Listen to recordings of Arnold Jacobs' lectures, masterclasses, and playing.
Another thing that has improved my playing a thousandfold: Put yourself in a teaching position, rather than the learning position. Go to a local high school and offer to teach some low brass lessons, or even a masterclass. You'll be surprised at how much you know, and even more surprised at how easily it all becomes "second-nature" once you start passing it on to others.
This, in addition to your regular practice routine. Hope I helped.
Anthony