Jim Pandolfi - Brass Chats Episode 29

Jim Pandolfi is one of the most sought after trumpet teachers in the country and a retired third trumpet with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
In our interview, he offered us the 'Red Pill' of trumpet pedagogy. You might think that you know the correct technique for breathing, tone production, embouchure setup, intonation, etc... but after you hear what Mr. Pandolfi has to say, you might start to question EVERYTHING you've been taught before.
Watch the interview and see how deep the rabbit hole goes.
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[@rubengreenberg2253]

This video should not only be watched by trumpeters. It will be of tremendous benefit to any musician: singers, clarinetists, etc.

[@rubengreenberg2253]

I suggest watching and listening to this only about 5 minutes at a time. It's so rich and there's so much to be taken in that it should be spread out over a good long while.

[@TrombaMoore]

I just played a solo performance where I did the things he said to do and it was the best I’ve ever played. It was an amazing experience.

[@michaelauest1532]

This is so wonderful. He just attacked one of my issues! (Don't "breath" then "blow".) What a revelation! Go for resonance. Such a great lesson. He just changed my whole concept of breathing.

[@MrJwilsey1]

Here I am 5 years later. Thus is great. I'm that guy, doing it wrong. Thank you thank you for this. You have changed my concept completely. Thank you!

[@denverdill4061]

So Sick. My best lessons as a student.

[@hectorechegoyenmonroy1652]

Felicidades!! Me da mucho gusto saber del Mtro Pandolfi, soy mexicano y el me dio unas clases, cuando el tocó aquí en México en una temporada con la orquesta de minería. Estaba escuchando esta entrevista pero no estaba seguro que era él, pues usaba lentes y tenía un pequeño bigote, hasta que comentó de su telescopio que usaba para leer la música. Estoy muy contento pues me dio grandes consejos en las clases particulares que tomé con él. Gracias, felicidades!!!!

[@juancarlossanchez2792]

Saludos Jim, lo escuché en la ciudad de México con la OSM

[@jasonbennett3293]

This guy is awesome!

[@richtapper5094]

Gold. Much, much appreciation for posting.

[@liljohnreplogle]

This is wonderful! Thank you so much!

[@christuba]

Nice work, Tom!

[@raycat2647]

I knew you were going to say Bill Chase!

[@sonofpatti]

I just learned more in 10 minutes than in 10 years of trumpet study.

[@geogo136]

Truth spoken!

[@stewartmorris6537]

I was wanting to hear "The Sweet Spot", when he talked about the 6 Iron :)

[@magnusbroo123]

Great!

[@CornetBlues]

Lots of new things for me to think about and new ways to practice 👏👏Thank you so much👏🕺🎺🎺

[@xfcane]

If you blow, you suck! I'll never forget it... What a different and interesting approach.. I am also experiencing the difference for good!! Thank you all!!!

[@davidwashington9113]

Facts lol

[@davidwashington9113]

Facts

[@apostlebernard8378]

Do you have to buzz when playing the 🎺

[@pauldavies9360]

Technically no you don't buzz. The trumpet provide compression.
James Morrison explains it in one of his tutorial series videos here on youtube

[@Luisxpro10]

The man interviewing broke into a jersey/New York accent after all the laughs 😂

[@bruceroberts8208]

Sing with the lips. The lips are only a couple of inches away from the vocal cords. Lift the soft palate and use the bodies resonance.

[@williamrobinson6059]

Is that gravity’s rainbow

[@darryljones9208]

He is so close. The instrument tone is the primary resistance. Yet players don't recognize this. And the "free blowing" nonsense is all you hear from players.