If You Have No Motivation, Watch This

[@pinkpunkixh]

you posted this at the PERFECT time max. I literally just got done sobbing because I feel like I'm not improving even though I'm putting in effort, with my dreams of being a music major feeling unattainable. thank you so, SO much!

[@williampollard6981]

@@pinkpunkixh that’s what I’m saying, bro

[@clement_bsx]

thats exactly the same for me

[@williampollard6981]

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[@ComedySkitts2]

Thank you im a first year band student for trumpet (my first year of band ever) and im having trouble with my embouchure and my notes are very airy and watching this got me pumped so from the bottom of my heart thank you so much

[@williampollard6981]

I’ve always felt depressed about being a musician because I had no motivation to play and practice. Like I am good musician I love doing it but I just can’t find the moment in my life to push on through and commit myself to it but thanks max❤❤❤❤ I love your content and silliness. You really helped me get through the tough times to really not give up on your dreams of becoming an amazing musician. Again thank max❤❤❤❤❤

[@henrichangedhisnameonyt]

This is one of the best channels for trumpet

[@alexmichnowicz5873]

This helped me so much oh my god, I want more than ANYTHING to march DCI, I only started marching in my senior year of Highschool (last year) and for years before that I just sat around doing nothing, but marching changed my life by giving me a reason to get up and improve every aspect of my existence. I’m happier and stronger than ever and I have a dream to work towards which has given me so much meaning. My only thing is my playing is nowhere near where I need it or want it to be and I honestly feel like I’ve gotten worse over the summer, I’ve been feeling so discouraged about my crazy DCI aspirations and I’ve wanted to give up so much but this seriously helped me so much. All my problems with my embouchure, fracking notes and everything else I’ve been stressing about are just things I need to overcome. It might take time but whether I practice or not, the time will pass anyways so I might as well work hard towards those dreams. Thank you for this!!

[@kinggoober3]

you earned a sub from me max, im from a small town in indiana and everyone in my class always praises me as the best player but honestly all i really do is practice, and while i appreciate the compliments i never truly feel good about my skills as a musician, after all im only good in this undisclosed town in indiana and theres always someone somewhere else putting the hours in, im going to be a freshman after this summer and am going to try out for all state, your videos have really helped me with motivation and given me good tips even though i dont play trumpet, youre definitely a great musician max

[@FishingForLife28]

Last week I had a reality check. Over the summer I only really practiced 30min to an hour once or twice a week. And Im supposed to be a pro. I started a little 100 day woodshedding challenge. I have to practice by myself for atleast 2 hours every day. No matter if I have to practice with one of my bands later that day. Its been years since I last practiced with this much intensity and it feels great!

[@raptor1488]

Hey man thank you so much for posting this. This video could not have came at a better time!

[@thisisforourhome]

this helpled a lot, im trying to master my instrument so i can get into dci or 2025. ive already marched indoor winds but i need much more practice.

[@YoungQuist00]

Man I needed this… thank you, from a trumpet player to a trumpet player, your videos always inspire me

[@RustyKloud]

Such real advice, this is gonna help a lot of people! Please keep sharing Max

[@samneufeldjazz]

Man, I needed this! Thank you.

[@gen8205]

thanks!

[@daniellepalao4089]

I love your content even though I play clarinet.

[@somefrenchhorn]

This is really good thnx

[@Xsc565]

I play sax not trumpet but no matter what your trying to achieve all of these thangs will help so thank you ❤

[@martinvo981]

This video pretty much applies to all musicians

[@CaptainQueue]

I'm 72 and retired a year. I thought when I retired I'd have all the time and incentive in the world to finally practice two hours a day. Well ha, nope. Every month I have a little less motivation. In my defense the entire retirement industry is founded on AVOIDING ANYTHING that sucks and hence the rocking chair mentality. My thought is, that is not only the retirement industry, but our society in general... the majority of ppl are brainwashed to give up pretty much no sweat equity. Take it from me: don't let this happen to you. Thanks for the timely video.

[@williampollard6981]

@@CaptainQueue drum corps international

[@viktorvaclavek9742]

Please make video about triple and double tongue , i dont know how to play it

[@levimack6989]

Hey Max, I'm planning on arranging a Medley of memorable tunes from band, and I'd like to ask you for suggestions on what to include

[@KoolKat_YT]

Max, I have a question. I have asked other places and even trumpet teachers and I have no clear answer. I figured you'd know this from your marching experience. I am a player with an overbite who has a very low horn angle. I'm having trouble with a good angle and embouchere in marching band, since my "overbite embouchere" is so weird. I've attempted changing it before but it only messed everything up more. What do you suggest? I am hoping for a future of performance in DCI.

[@maxparrish4718]

Yes, this is also an issue I’ve struggled with. The horn angle we used in drum corps was actually quite a bit lower than what we did in high school. I’m not sure if this is the case for you, but dci *might* use a lower angle than you’re being asked to use now. I’ve had teachers tell me to stick my jaw out, or to simple put the angle higher but it’s not comfortable for me and creates new problems. It’s possible that having it lower is not only more comfortable, but better for your playing in general, look at Sergei Nakariakov! If you find having it lower is how you create your best tone with good access to the low and high register, don’t mess with it. It’ll be uncomfortable marching with your head looking up very high, but if you March well and sound good, I don’t see a huge problem. (You could also consider correcting your teeth/overbite with braces if necessary)

[@KoolKat_YT]

@@maxparrish4718 Thank you! This helps me a lot :)

[@TheRubiconInMe]

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[@normaltophat]

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[@milk-co7ow]

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[@williampollard6981]

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[@williampollard6981]

I also want to say that if I made a mistake on my grammar I am sorry 😂

[@spencerbeck9430]

dope video

[@Pinxels]

I just busted my lip so no trumpet for a few days 😞

[@jilgygrfdpkojghcfxv]

I came from that exact dci video

[@TheCellOfAWallnut]

I play the horn I have a lot of motivation to become better than everyone in the two orchestras that I am

[@Saxophone_god]

Do not say jit

[@GheeMiles]

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[@patrickkeenan3356]

You impressed me with your skits, very talented humourist, but, uh ,,...it was perhaps real science, but long ,humans bore easily man,,,,none the less, its real sclence..yep tis anyone who runs track knows the end of a quarter miile,,wheni the anguish ends runners is in heaven.....yes its real science but, you over estimated your inerstingness to expalin it,,,, frankly your over whelming confidence knew this, and did it an,yway welcome to narcicist alley dude,, me me moi.. .i vowed to just play hymns, they sleep in boringness, but suddenly, they live like hughe clouds of abject wonder, but i ruin it by imagining im the next cheft baker, uh is my narcicism shoiwing,,,,,,rap it up ,, Jesus rocks,,, ,playin like bixie for ancent people, i mean they were alive whn he was,,,gosh I looked and the guy got so exited he slipped into a a pond that we were near,,,,, not funny, but i felt like you and your need s yeah yeah big damned show,,,and then u open every nigti n hell,,, yes I beleove this, u should too you got the naricist thing bad, cmon let go to the, high country so back to the mystery of the hymns,,,,,so my eye is on he sparrow,, i love to tell the story........and swing low sweet chariost, uh your skit was too long but your funny, .......jesus saves funny guys find the clouds. patrick..

[@Rob-y9p]

Simple and to the point. This probably explains why people often enjoy going to band and having a beer after a crappy day at work. 😀 On a serious note, it does mean that kids should never go from playing video games to boring practice as if they do, it will be very ineffective.

[@HaileyIshii89]

Your videos are helping me so much at getting better at the trombone. You are litterally giving me solutions to most of my problems and I really appreciate your effort into helping others. THANK YOU

[@DonovanGarciaSK8]

0:11 YEAAAHGH

[@barefootenzo]

thank you so much im a trumpet player and this helped motivate me to practice. @BarefootEnzo