This course does not contain any techniques from Bob Odneal's Method.  However, I do want to check it out and see if I can synthesize a technique or two to include for my students. I have heard the premise of his method is super soft and controlled high notes! I will eventually find out so stay tuned!

However, Bob is the kind of trumpet teacher I would really like to gain from because he practices what he preaches. He plays classical as well as  jazz and upper register work very well!  He has also played with Maynard Ferguson. It is my hope that I can use something from his method that would be of value in my trumpet upper register course.

UPDATE February 2, 2012:

I have now reviewed all of CASUAL DOUBLE HIGH C. The main technique, well, really the only technique is playing extremely soft on scales heading up to the upper register. My TRUMPET UPPER REGISTER COURSE already contains a similar technique. However, Bob Odneal makes good use of Diminished 7th scales and Perfect 4th Intervals heading up into the trumpet upper register. I like that!

So, all in all,  a decent course, but a very brief course with 3 techniques at best. I might consider adding the diminished 7th techniques, but those are more for finesse and accuracy than building high range. I do have some constructed criticism for Bob so if you know him or have contact with him, please let him know the video quality contained in his course is quite poor, in fact, very poor. Since it is just him sitting on his couch playing these soft scales, I would like to see him re-record  those videos with better equipment. Even a $200 digital camcorder from Best Buy would be a significant improvement!

The Trumpet is a great instrument whether jazz trumpet or solo trumpet,  but requires a very strong embouchure. What kind of trumpet notes require this type of strong embouchure? High C, Double C, and Triple C all would require a strong embouchure to play these high trumpet notes.  A trumpeter must take trumpet lessons to increase skill level. Trumpeters like Maynard Ferguson playing the trumpet solo, Give It One, and Bill Chase playing the trumpet solo, Get It On, had a very strong trumpet embouchure. Trumpets are made out of brass and make a beautiful sound when used in trumpet songs. James Last Orchestra also featured many fine trumpet players. This site has trumpet tips, trumpet websites, trumpet sites,  trumpet teachers, trumpet tutors, and trumpet lessons. Don't forget about TPIN, Trumpet Player's International Network, ITG, and International Trumpet Guild.