What does “Tone Centering” mean, and how do you do it? Recapping from Part One, a “centered” sound is a…
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KHS America – Another example of REAL support when it counts
Following is a heartwarming story of overwhelming kindness and the joy and healing it brings during a time of devastating…
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Practical Strategies for Teaching Long Term Music Reading Skills
When I was a beginner back in 1995 I remember my band director trying to teach us concepts of sight-reading…
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Piccolo Tips! Three Considerations for Choosing a Piccolo Player
This is the year your band is ready to push the boundaries, and the music you’ve chosen for your program…
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Tone Centering for Trumpet Part II: Airflow and Embouchure
In Part One of our discussion we focused on overtones and their role in defining tone color. Next comes the…
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Jazz Rhythm Section
The secret to improving your big band is by focusing on the rhythm section. They are the red carpet upon…
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Starting from Zero: Building a Music Program
Building a music program from scratch is a challenging task for any music teacher. With only a couple students, little…
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