I haven't made too much out of this here at TM. However, at TH, there is a forum dedicated to Callet alone at TH. I have been experimenting with TCE for a few weeks now. Rahter than completely re-has thing here, I'd invite you to follow this link over to TH. I've been pretty actively following through with thigns there. After I finish my efforts studying TCE, I want to explore the Smiley/BE thing.
What is interesting to me is the rivalries between the proponents of one method over another. Thge beefs range from similarites to other methods to how well the crator plays. I find this intruiging when on econsiders that one of the most popular trumpet metohds out there is the Caruso method. I took some lessons from Caruso in his little hole in the wall studio in NYC. He NEVER played for me. In fact, as many of you may recall, he wasn't even a trumpet player! He did, however, have some amazing ideas about how to work on trumpet playing.
Anyway, I have a secondary agenda, one of positive reinfocement. PLEASE at least drop by and read the posts. Here's the link...
http://www.trumpetherald.com/forum/v...ic.php?t=47809
I will be doing some more recording of my practice sessions. I also have a call scheduled with Jerry for Thursday of this week. I will outline what I learn on the TH page, but I'll post a reminder here.
Hit that link early and often (election day humor here in the Chicago area - heh, heh).
Peace.
Nick