There were approximately 20 participants who were very eager to see what TCE is. Bahb started off by giving a little background on himself, his relationship with Jerome Callet. How they formulated the TCE system and co-wrote the book.

Bahb then described and demonstrated the TCE system and the different articulations, then he worked with each of the students for at least 15 minutes per student getting them started on TCE.

I have been to many clinics over the years and this one is by far the best one I've ever attended. The way that Bahb conducts this clinic is a basic step by step approach that is not confusing and you can actually start to apply immediately. What was truly amazing were the younger trumpet players who picked it up immediately without any trouble at all, us older more experienced guys apparently think too much therefore causing us to pick it up slower. But everybody was catching on.

Bahb's teaching techniques made all of the participants feel comfortable playing in front of strangers who are hanging on every note you are playing trying to learn the TCE way.

By lunch time I heard comments from people expressing that they felt that they already got their monies worth, and we had at least 3 more hours to go.

After lunch Bahb was back at it working with each student until everybody had their 15 minutes of time. Although the clinic was suppose to be from 10am to 4pm, due to some time commitments Bahb taught one of the attendees early and Bahb didn't finish until 5:30 or so. At that time Bahb offered to do a recital demonstrating the TCE embouchure playing several movements of song he was working on with his natural trumpet.

I personally don't care much for classical music and the such but when Bahb started his recital with a little lecture of the time period and how the music / trumpet was developed you can really begin to appreciate the music because Bahb’s passion for this brings you in. So I'm leaving the Classical door open.

To wrap it up, Bahb was playing from 8:30am till 6:15pm and still kept going and going. We were so impressed and pleased with the results of this clinic we are planning to have another one. Perhaps twice a year to keep the TCE program going in this region.

I hope other trumpet players who are looking for a means to improve their embouchure come together and get Bahb to conduct a clinic in your region. Well worth the money.

• Mike O'Toole