Advice about clarinet embouchure in the clarinet pedagogy literature is fairly consistent no matter where one looks. Keep the chin…
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Advice for Those Seeking Band Director Jobs (from directors around the country)
Find the Job Create a spreadsheet of ISDs that you would like to work for and check on info/updates on…
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Teaching Tone, Vibrato, and Dynamics in Online Platforms
You may find it surprising to hear me say that I haven’t significantly changed the way I teach tone, vibrato,…
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Awesome Marine Band Resources for Band Directors
The U.S. Marine Band has a TON of resources that can help music educators any time – but especially during…
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The Basics of Jazz
For many, learning to play jazz can be daunting, much less trying to teach it. Students know what good jazz…
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Takeaways from the First 9 Weeks of Teaching Band Virutually
First Quarter Report: So we’ve finished the first 9 weeks, completely virtual. Here are a few takeaways I’ve got so…
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Preparing Your Percussion Students For College Auditions
The college audition process is one that takes place every school year. The college audition can be an extremely daunting…
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