Posted by Phil on February 09, 2000 at 23:56:24:
In Reply to: Recommended mouthpieces for student? posted by Ted on February 09, 2000 at 18:48:37:
There are no easy answers to give in regards to the kind of mouthpiece that would best suit you needs. Without seeing, hearing, and evaluating your specific characteristics as a player, it is difficult to choose from the wide and varied sizes available in todays market. The best money spent, at this time, is not on the mouthpiece, but on a lesson with a qualified teacher ( if you don't presently have one). He or she can help you determine the model that is best suited for your specific horn, and your present (and future) playing abilities. I'm sure you will find this is money well spent. It will keep you from having a lot of extra paperweights around. An old tennis coach of mine once told me; he could always tell which opponent he could beat. It was the guy with many different kinds of rackets in his bag.