My experience of playing the trumpet using Jerome Callet's Superchops embouchure.
I have created this Blog so that I can pass on my experience of learning to play the trumpet using the Superchops method, or more technically known as the Tongue Controlled Embouchure, as taught by Jerome Callet. I have been learning this method for about 12 years now (using Jerome's book "Trumpet Secrets", and also his DVD, as well as a number of telephone lessons with him) with a high level of success, and have documented my progress from day 1 to the present, recording down everything that has allowed me to progress further with this wonderful method of playing the trumpet; (or any other brass instrument for that matter).
I have given my own brief description of the Superchops embouchure below, but for those of you not already familiar with the Superchops system, that require a detailed description of the Superchops embouchure, click on the link to the Jerome Callet's Master Superchops site. There you will find lots of useful information as well as a full description, and photos showing how the embouchure works.
I hope you find the following notes helpful - please let me know what you think.
I started playing the trumpet 40 years ago and used the conventional embouchure method (tongue between the lips - both lips vibrate) up until 12 years ago when I learnt about the Superchops method from Jerome Callet. Since then I have never looked back.
I play lead trumpet in a local Big Band and am Principal Trumpet with the Hertfordshire Concert Band.