  Today I began re-reading the SCR book front-to-back. This will be my third complete reading. I've divided the book up into ten page segments, marked with small post-it notes, so that I can keep up a reasonable pace. It's an easy enough book to read, which is surprising, given it's age. Books from the 30's and 40's tend to be very difficult reads. Although easy to read, this book must be read slowly. Every sentence weighs about three pounds: it's packed with valuable information and they did not waste words. I've found myself on several occasions re-reading the same paragraph over and over again trying to wrap my mind around the concepts. Once you read the book the first time (and watch the accompanying (sp? ) video), you tend to go out for a week or two thinking you know what to do. I know that's how I approached it. The problem is, there is so much to understand (note: it's not difficult once you finally get it, but there is a lot to know) that you can't possibly do it right the first time, especially if you're on your own. The first time I read the book, I used a blue highlighter. The second time I read it, I used a green one, and discovered so much "new" information that there is now just as many green highlights as there are blue!
As for last night's practice, I would rank myself at 75%. I just didn't try hard enough this weekend, and now I have a bit of muscle re-building to do, which is always the case when I slack off. Had some notes, but I still am letting my jaw receed too much. I did my excersizes today, but my 9:30 pm practice time is really a little too late in the day to have a lot of energy. I need to keep motivated. Today I printed out a picture of Roger Ingraham that I found on the net.
It's a great example of the perfect embrouchure, so now it's posted in my area in the garage. Also, I got my Thad Jones/Mel Lewis cd's in th email from Amazon. Central Park North and Consumation. Hopefully this will give me a much needed kick in the pants to develop! 
