Mouthpiece advice

[ktp925]

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone could give me any advice, I recently got a new Jupiter XO 1632 (.500 bore) and I am playing on a Bach 6 1/2 AL. I took a long (few years) break from playing, and used to play a trigger horn with a Bach 5 G, so maybe it feels weird comparing it to that but something feels off (notes don't respond when being slurred to initially, inconsistency issues). A large part of me knows I need to practice consistently, but I have been for months now and something still feels very off. I know a lot of people have recommended Doug Elliot mouthpieces, and I'd love to try one but feel a little lost on where to start. (Doug if you're reading this I definitely welcome any advice!)

[Doug Elliott]

A lesson

[sungfw]

A lesson

It’ll save you A LOT of time, $$$$, and frustration, and get you on the road to fixing embouchure (and other) issues you may not even be aware of.

[BPBasso]

I highly recommend a lesson with Doug. I've recently returned to playing after a 15 year hiatus and was seriously struggling to find my embouchure again.

Doug and I spent 10 minutes with me playing, then another 20 minutes discussing my "diagnosis." He pointed out a couple fundamental techniques/habits I needed to iron out, as well as some more specific strategies about my individual embouchure. I had a god awful double buzz in the third partial that has since receded, and I'm far more confident on the connection between my face and mouthpiece.

[rathr4f]

Yes yes. I had a lesson with Doug few years ago and it helped me greatly. Highly recommended.

[ktp925]

Thanks for the replies! I would love to take a lesson with you Doug, whats the best way to set something up? Sorry I'm new here, I can't quite figure out how to send private messages (or maybe I'm too new and can't yet?) Anyway, very excited to set this up!!

[sungfw]

PM him. Click on his name to see his profile and click “Send a private message.”

[BGuttman]

Without 3 approved messages you can't PM. Go to his Web site, www.dougelliottmouthpieces.com and use the Contact Doug link.

[ktp925]

Ah ok I see, I think once this message gets approved I should be able to PM, thank you!