Does your flute section struggle with balancing their instruments? Does the tone quality of some high register notes sound muffled…
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Bassoon Seat Strap Position
The position of the seat strap for a bassoon player seems like a small thing when compared to playing the…
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Beginning Trumpet – Begin with F?
Over the past 30 years, I’ve approached my beginning brass classes in a variety of ways. About 15 years ago,…
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Posture for the Developing Horn Player
There’s no denying it, the horn is an awkward instrument for students that are still physically developing. It’s not that…
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Trumpet Technique: Three Common Problems and Suggested Solutions
Trumpet Technique: Three Common Problems and Suggested Solutions Nearly all trumpet players will, at some point in the course of…
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Engaging the Ensemble: How Can You S.C.O.R.E. in Creating Meaningful Music-Making
Engaging the Ensemble: How Can You S.C.O.R.E. in Creating Meaningful Music-Making Engaging students is critical to what we do but…
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The Building Blocks to a Successful Music Performance: The Objective Rehearsal and Beyond
The most profound revelation for me as a musician came when I left the role of secondary music educator to…
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