Originally Posted by Rick Chartrand

Dear Wilmer

I'm a pro player and Ive been playing for 15+ years and have been switching back and forth between a Bach 1c and a Holton Heim #2 (10c) for about a year.

I recently made a decision to drop the 1c and work the Heim because my chops simply have to many transition issues between the two mouthpieces.

I have developed a really nice round sound on the Heim and it just sings, not to mention the great endurance and high notes. But I love the dark rich sound of a 1c and Miles. Ive been told by many to work this mouthpiece and I will be able to acheive any sound I want over time.
Any ideas, techniques or arpegios you can sugest?

By the way Miles used this same mouthpiece and I started playing 15+ years ago because I saw him in concert. I also have a Red Martin Committee T3467RE and love it. I have my own style and sound but really would love to develop a tone like Miles had before he died. I dont even come close because he was playing for 50 years when I saw him, but I'd like to start develop a deeper darker tone.

By the way Wilmer, did you ever work with Miles and/or meet him? If so how about some stories?

Rick AKA Trumpet Man