Embouchure Injury
- iglazan
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Apr 08, 2024
Hi everyone!
I'm a commercial trombonist based in NYC, and about 6 months ago, I had someone run into my horn on a gig, causing an injury to my inner lip right where the right side of the mouthpiece rim sits. Since then, my embouchure has been suffering, causing me to use more pressure and damaging other parts of my lip, mainly the left side of where the rim sits on my lip.
After silently trolling the forums for information, I've seen that everyone tends to recommend getting a lesson with Doug Elliot. I already reached out to him on Facebook, but figured I'd post here also to increase my chances of getting in contact! And, of course, I'd love to hear any and all advice you might have! Willing to give more info on my situation if needed.
Looking forward to hearing from you all!
I'm a commercial trombonist based in NYC, and about 6 months ago, I had someone run into my horn on a gig, causing an injury to my inner lip right where the right side of the mouthpiece rim sits. Since then, my embouchure has been suffering, causing me to use more pressure and damaging other parts of my lip, mainly the left side of where the rim sits on my lip.
After silently trolling the forums for information, I've seen that everyone tends to recommend getting a lesson with Doug Elliot. I already reached out to him on Facebook, but figured I'd post here also to increase my chances of getting in contact! And, of course, I'd love to hear any and all advice you might have! Willing to give more info on my situation if needed.
Looking forward to hearing from you all!
- Pezza
- Posts: 221
- Joined: Aug 24, 2021
I sustained an injury to my lower lip, resulting in permanent damage. I've found that wedge mouthpieces help, as they take the pressure away from the damaged area.
- MTbassbone
- Posts: 558
- Joined: Apr 21, 2018
[quote="iglazan"]
After silently trolling the forums for information, I've seen that everyone tends to recommend getting a lesson with Doug Elliot. I already reached out to him on Facebook, but figured I'd post here also to increase my chances of getting in contact!
[/quote]
email him at <EMAIL email="demouthpieces@aol.com">demouthpieces@aol.com</EMAIL>
After silently trolling the forums for information, I've seen that everyone tends to recommend getting a lesson with Doug Elliot. I already reached out to him on Facebook, but figured I'd post here also to increase my chances of getting in contact!
[/quote]
email him at <EMAIL email="demouthpieces@aol.com">demouthpieces@aol.com</EMAIL>
- Doug_Elliott
- Posts: 4155
- Joined: Mar 22, 2018
Replying now on Facebook
- Posaunus
- Posts: 5018
- Joined: Mar 23, 2018
[quote="MTbassbone"]<QUOTE author="iglazan" post_id="239942" time="1712622624" user_id="17912">
After silently trolling the forums for information, I've seen that everyone tends to recommend getting a lesson with Doug Elliot. I already reached out to him on Facebook, but figured I'd post here also to increase my chances of getting in contact!
[/quote]
email him at <EMAIL email="demouothpieces@aol.com">demouothpieces@aol.com</EMAIL>
</QUOTE>
Or better yet at DEmou<EMAIL email="thpieces@AOL.com">thpieces@AOL.com</EMAIL>
After silently trolling the forums for information, I've seen that everyone tends to recommend getting a lesson with Doug Elliot. I already reached out to him on Facebook, but figured I'd post here also to increase my chances of getting in contact!
[/quote]
email him at <EMAIL email="demouothpieces@aol.com">demouothpieces@aol.com</EMAIL>
</QUOTE>
Or better yet at DEmou<EMAIL email="thpieces@AOL.com">thpieces@AOL.com</EMAIL>
- MTbassbone
- Posts: 558
- Joined: Apr 21, 2018
[quote="Posaunus"]<QUOTE author="MTbassbone" post_id="239952" time="1712632713" user_id="3107">
email him at <EMAIL email="demouothpieces@aol.com">demouothpieces@aol.com</EMAIL>[/quote]
Or better yet at DEmou<EMAIL email="thpieces@AOL.com">thpieces@AOL.com</EMAIL>
</QUOTE>
fixed it thanks for catching that
email him at <EMAIL email="demouothpieces@aol.com">demouothpieces@aol.com</EMAIL>[/quote]
Or better yet at DEmou<EMAIL email="thpieces@AOL.com">thpieces@AOL.com</EMAIL>
</QUOTE>
fixed it thanks for catching that
- iglazan
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Apr 08, 2024
[quote="Pezza"]I sustained an injury to my lower lip, resulting in permanent damage. I've found that wedge mouthpieces help, as they take the pressure away from the damaged area.[/quote]
I have tried one Wedge mouthpiece but found that it wasn't for me, maybe I needed to try another size. Will consider revisiting, thanks.
I have tried one Wedge mouthpiece but found that it wasn't for me, maybe I needed to try another size. Will consider revisiting, thanks.