Dr. Jordi Albert has spent 27 years researching trumpet performance, trumpet pedagogy, and musician health. After working with over 1,500 trumpet players — from beginners to professionals — he has developed a research-backed methodology for solving the most common trumpet problems fast.In this episode, Dr. Albert breaks down:Why 98% of professional trumpet players experience learning difficultiesHow inner hearing and audiation directly affect your trumpet techniqueThe neuromotor science behind embouchure problems and how to fix themWhy focal dystonia and overuse syndrome are more common than you thinkHow to practice trumpet more efficiently using sports scienceThe role of lip health and biomechanics in trumpet performanceWhy working harder on trumpet isn't always the answerHow to get unstuck on trumpet without changing your entire approachWhether you're struggling with trumpet high notes, trumpet endurance, trumpet articulation, double tonguing, triple tonguing, embouchure problems, or flexibility, this conversation will change the way you think about practicing and performing.Dr. Albert is the founder of the Global Institute for Music Research (GIMUR) and director of Your Trumpet Studio. His doctoral thesis on learning difficulties in expert motor performance on the trumpet was published by the Polytechnic University of Valencia.🎺 Learn more about Dr. Jordi Albert: jordialbert.com🎺 Your Trumpet Studio: yourtrumpetstudio.comSupport the show