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Originally Posted by wiseone2  It's a little after 7:30 AM in NYC and my chops feel fine.
It is mental.
All my trumpet playing life I have had to get up in the morning and play. Most orchestras in NYC start their rehearsals at 10AM. I have played the Brandenberg at 8:30 in the morning.
Get up earlier and just do it 
Wilmer |
Yes sir! Especially if someone is paying you to sound good!
What has helped me is to start flapping & buzzing your lips lightly through out the morning. Whether you get up and go for a walk, like I try to do most mornings, or while your getting around (in the shower, before breakfast etc.)
Rick