| Mike Axel |
| Home | Music Resume | Music | Double High C! | Fat Lips | Lost Tapes | Software Resume | Travel | Old Site | Links | Contact |
You have fat lips!
"You have fat lips. You might not be able to play high notes on trumpet. You might do better on baritone or tuba."
My life as a Big Band Lead Trumpet.
In 1963, a representative from Central Music Supply in Syracuse, NY came to our elementary school to inspect students who were renting band instruments to be sure there were no physical problems - crooked teeth, short arms, FAT LIPS. His comment didn't stop me from playing trumpet.
Copyright © 2026 Mike Axel.