Clint McLaughlin

Clint "Pops" McLaughlin

Photo of Clint Pops McLaughlin in 2012

Clint Pops McLaughlin 2012
Born Clinton David McLaughlin
1957 (age 59–60)
Tyler, Texas
Residence Grand Prairie, Texas
Occupation Author, teacher, trumpeter
Years active 1976–present
Spouse(s) Jan McLaughlin, married 1982
Children David McLaughlin, Robert McLaughlin and Rebekka McKnight
Website bbtrumpet.com

Clint “Pops” McLaughlin is an American trumpet player, teacher and writer born October 21, 1957 in Tyler, Texas. He has two degrees in music by the Texas Tech and The University of Texas System. He was taught mainly by trumpet player Don Jacoby.

Clint has written over 25 books on trumpet, embouchure and brass music and has articles on those topics in the International Trumpet Guild Journal[1] "Windplayer Magazine"[2] and others.

He was included in the book Trumpet Greats, as one of the most influential people in the trumpet world from 1600 to date.[3]

As a teacher he has taught and influenced players including Keith Fiala,[4][5] Mark Curry,[6] Eric Bolvin,[7] Herb Alpert, Bill Churchville, Kiku Collins, Mic Gillette, George Graham, Jeff Helgesen, David Hickman, Bill Knevitt, Roddy Lewis, Jim Manley, Rex Merriweather, Matt von Rodderick, Eddie Severn and Andrea Tofanelli.[8]

Pops has donated many books to music programs and College Libraries around the world. Pops also wrote and donated 2 books to the Brass For Africa Charity for them to distribute through the Continent.[9]

Embouchure

Clint's studies are specialized on trumpet and brass embouchure, he was the first person to explain the "Aperture Tunnel".[2][10] In his book "How the Chops Work" Clint explains how the vibrations affect the pitch; arguing that not only the length, but also the thickness and height affect it. Mr. McLaughlin also explains how adjusting the aperture tunnel when playing can increase a players resonance by strengthening higher harmonics in the vibration.

McLaughlin has been active in describing which facial muscles help and which hinder trumpet playing.[11]

Other topics in his books are how facial tension adversely affects lip vibrations and playing and he has helped explain the differences in high note playing using different breathing techniques and tongue arch.[12][13][14]

Clint was the first teacher to explain how the order in which embouchure motions are used affects the players range and endurance.[15] Clint discovered that some embouchure techniques like tongue arch work best in the middle register, some like lip compression work best in the upper register. Making sure to add the elements of embouchure control in the right order is a key of successful playing. He calls this idea the 4 Trumpet Octave Keys.

Thermal imaging videos

Clint McLaughlin did the first ever thermal imaging video of trumpet players.[16] The videos show the heat gain in the muscles as the player plays different notes. You see the actual heat changes in muscle activity, while hearing the note that caused the heat change. A few of these videos can be found at this website Thermal video study of trumpet players.

Trumpet high notes

McLaughlin did a major rewrite and update on the 160 year old Arban book. He took exercises and raised them a step at a time, giving serious material to practice range work with. The book is 985 pages and is considered to be a major addition to trumpet literature by world class player Mark Curry.[17]

Other books

McLaughlin started studying martial arts when he was 10 and trained in 8 styles. He taught martial arts in a large gym with over 1200 students for several years before he wrote his self-defense book.[18]

In 2000 McLaughlin started to study theology and relationship counseling and became ordained in 2006. He does work with couples to improve their relationships.[18]

Writing books on marriage counselling, dating advice and gay rights became a part of his Christian outreach.

Bibliography

References

  1. ↑ "What I Wish I Knew At School" (PDF). International Trumpet Guild Journal. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Windplayer Magazine". Windplayer Magazine (64). 2002.
  3. ↑ Hickman, David (2013). Trumpet greats : a biographical dictionary. Hickman Music Edition.
  4. ↑ "Never Give Up. by Keith Fiala".
  5. ↑ Fiala, Keith (2011). Secrets to Efficient Brass Playing!: From Trumpet to Tuba...A Common Sense Approach.
  6. ↑ "New Arban book review by Mark Curry".
  7. ↑ Bolvin, Eric (2007). Tongue Level and Air.
  8. ↑ "Testimonials".
  9. ↑ "Brass For Africa".
  10. ↑ Hickman, David (2006). Trumpet Pedagogy: A Compendium of Modern Teaching Techniques. Hickman Music Editions. p. 106.
  11. ↑ "The Muscles Role in Trumpet Playing article".
  12. ↑ Lewis, Roddy (2003). Embouchure Enhancement.
  13. ↑ "Overture article: Every Trumpet Players Quest.". Overture Magazine (30). 2001.
  14. ↑ Bolvin, Eric (2007). Tongue Level and Air. Faded Duck Publishing. p. 4.
  15. ↑ "learntrumpet.net article".
  16. ↑ "Interview with Clint 'Pops' McLaughlin article".
  17. ↑ "Review by Mark Curry. article".
  18. 1 2 "Author info from Smashwords".
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