Hi Carl. Not to worry man, we all get these days.
May I suggest the most important discipline.
Long tones, pushing from the diaphragm and blowing through the horn.
I’ve made the switch to alto, and am having to contend with a longterm muscle pull in the chest.
Right now, the daily disciplines are exactly that.
I really can’t stress enough, just how important this is. Chin up mate, tomorrow will be a better day.
Take it easy….
Best….jak

Hi Carl, I’m doing fine mate. Getting my head around this alto is a longterm thing. As I said , I’ve got a pulled chest muscle, so its all about those long tones from the diaphragm. Glad your back into it mate. Have a funky day !!

Nope, I’m done for the day !!
Chicken soup, lasagne, and a good movie. I bought myself a resonator guitar. When you can’t do any more, or as you said mate, things are not going well, its a nice distraction. Always been a sucker for slide guitar. Open tunings…..good fun.
I don’t know if Johnny does an embouchure ” lesson “. I steer clear of offering any playing advice.
I hope its OK to mention, just where I get my own embouchure vibe from.
” The Master Speaks ” is a half hour you tube clip, featuring Joe Allard. There are longer interviews and such. This guy has been my ” chops guru ” for the last ten years. I dipped into it prior, but now follow it with total dedication. I’m going to need some reeds tomorrow. I’m using Rico Royal #3 right now. My old favourite ” bari ” ( fibreglass ) reeds, just don’t work for me on alto. Jackie McLean used them, but for now I’m good.
Enough…..lol !!!
” Rizzla ” these pads, and relax.
Thankyou all for your best wishes to my Mother. She’s doing great and should be out of hospital next week. I miss her xx
If I don’t come on before, again , thanks Johnny for the only site worth bothering with, and I hope you all have a safe & happy weekend….