Mikester

It was a productive lesson. I went there with a plan. Figured this out after my lesson with Wayne. That one was more awe of what he could play than what I wanted to learn.

Regarding Patrick's facial muscles, I would not say they are developed like a body builder. Have seen the flex device on his webpage. We did not discuss it though.

He is very aware of his posture when playing. Constantly changing the amount of bend in his knees to address tension in the back and chest. Some may recall he discussed this at ITG 2006. After listening to me, he recommended I begin bending my knees more at the top of the staff.

Noticed that like other players with great range (Bill Chase, Harry James, etc...), he sets his chops with his tongue before placing the mouthpiece on them.

He has huge power now. Seems much stronger than when he started with MF's band. His high range is controlled and usable at reasonable volumes. But when he pushed on the gas, sharing a music stand in a living room was a little too close.