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Dig Deeper – ‘A Story of Hard Work’ To Motivate your Band

Dig Deeper – ‘A Story of Hard Work’ To Motivate your Band

In a world where delayed gratification is getting harder and harder to teach… Band students learn that hard work pays…
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4 Rules to Choosing the Best Clarinet Fingering

4 Rules to Choosing the Best Clarinet Fingering

Clarinet is an instrument with many alternate fingerings and adjusted fingering options which can be overwhelming to students.  It can also be overwhelming…
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The Clarinet “Law of Minimal Motion”

The Clarinet “Law of Minimal Motion”

With so many options for clarinet fingerings, there are certain rules we follow when determining which one to use depending…
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Teaching With Poverty in Mind

Teaching With Poverty in Mind

If you have students living in poverty – and there are many different types of poverty (see below) – this is…
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Key Chant (Fun Way to Teach Key Signature)

Key Chant (Fun Way to Teach Key Signature)

Looking for a FUN way to teach key signature? We all know that kids (and adults) remember things better when…
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Learning to Play the Flute in Tune (Part 2)

Learning to Play the Flute in Tune (Part 2)

This is the continuation of a handout “Learning to Play the Flute in Tune” by Mrs. Barbara Lambrecht.  Be sure…
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Learning to Play the Flute in Tune (Part 1)

Learning to Play the Flute in Tune (Part 1)

This is Part 1 of a handout “Learning to Play the Flute in Tune” by Mrs. Barbara Lambrecht.  Part 2 is…
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