Welcome to The Embouchure Project Podcast, where we bring together the finest minds in the world to help understand the complex system that is the embouchure. The Embouchure Project represents a network of neurologists, scientists, physical therapists, psychologists and pedagogues. The goal is to help define what a healthy embouchure is, what we can do to optimize the embouchure, and to deal with problems as they arise. A lot of our time will be devoted to embouchure dysfunction from minor a ...
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Send us a text Introducing The Embouchure Project Podcast! Join host Frankie Lo Surdo and producer Gabriel Radford, as they interview world-leading experts in the fields relating to embouchure health, dysfunction and rehabilitation! This podcast was created with the intent to become a resource for performers, educators, and medical professionals as…
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Dr. Xenos Mason: Neurologist and Horn Player - Where is the Research Going?
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Send us a text Today we welcome Dr. Xenos Mason. Xenos is a founding member of The Embouchure Project, and a force behind much of the medical research resulting from the Project. He is Assistant professor of clinical neurological surgery and neurology at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, having completed medical …
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Joe Alessi: New York Philharmonic Principal Trombonist Shares Experience with Bell's Palsy/Ramsey Hunt Syndrome
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Send us a text Joseph Alessi is widely recognized as one of the world’s finest trombone players. He has been the Principal Trombonist with the New York Philharmonic since 1985. For the past 40 years, he has been travelling the world performing as a concerto soloist, chamber musician and festival guest. He is a renowned teacher at the Juilliard Scho…
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Dr. Eckhart Altenmüller: We Chat with One of the World's Leadiing Experts in the Field of Neurophysiology and Neuropsychology!
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Send us a text Today we welcome Dr. Eckart Altenmüller, one of the world’s leading experts in the field of neurophysiology and neuropsychology of musicians. He holds a Masters degree in Classical flute, and a MD and PhD in Neurology and Neurophysiology. Since 1994, he has been chair and director of the Institute of Music Physiology and Musicians’ M…
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Glen Estrin: Horn Player Now Serving with The Leon Fleisher Foundation for Musicians with Dystonia
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Send us a text Today, we welcome Glen Estrin, an in-demand horn player who spent years working, recording and touring as Frank Sinatra’s go-to horn player. in May 1998, he lost his ability to play and was subsequently diagnosed with Embouchure Dystonia by Dr. Stephen Frucht. After an overwhelming response to an article they wrote together about the…
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Gabriel Radford's Injury Journey: Different Approaches and What Got Him Back Playing Better Than Ever!
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Send us a text The Embouchure Project Co-Founder and Podcast Producer, Gabriel Radford is back! This time, he goes into his own experience with embouchure dysfunction, and his journey coming back from that. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Gabriel Radford is Third Horn of the Toronto Symphony, a position he has held …
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Dr. Bronwen Ackermann: a Discussion for Medical Professionals in the field of Embouchure Dysfunction
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Send us a text Dr. Bronwen Ackermann is back for more with The Embouchure Project Podcast! This time she gets into more of the nitty gritty of how medical professionals who are not in the field of musician injury and rehabilitation can join the fun with us musicians! ---------------------------------- Bronwen is Associate Professor of Biomedical Sc…
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Gail Williams: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Veteran and Northwestern Professor (a LEGEND of horn) Talks All Things Pedagogy
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Send us a text Today we welcome legendary teacher and horn player, Gail WIlliams. She began her career in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1978 and stayed there until 1998, when she became professor of horn at Northwestern University. She continues to play and teach around the world. She is known for her kindness, wisdom and honesty. She will mode…
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Gabriel Radford: "What Should I Do if I Am Having Embouchure Trouble?"
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Send us a text Join host Frankie Lo Surdo and TEP Producer and Co-founder, Gabriel Radford as they dive deep into ways to recognize embouchure dysfunction, facilitate recovery, and also how to prevent future experiences with this all-too-common issue for brass players! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gabr…
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Podcast Preview with Dr. Bronwen Ackermann - Anatomy of the Embouchure
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Send us a text This episode is a podcast preview where we will outline what we hope to achieve through the EP. In this mini-episode we will introduce you to Dr. Bronwen Ackermann whose work forms the underpinning of The Embouchure Project. Bronwen is Associate Professor of Biomedical Science at the University of Sydney and the Sydney Medical School…
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