What should beginning band students learn in music theory? Note names? Rhythms? Music symbols and terms? Key signatures? There are…
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Beginner Band
Practical Pedagogy: Level up Your Rehearsals
When people ask us what makes a rehearsal successful, they often expect an answer about repertoire or performance quality. But…
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Lessons from a Day in Beginner Flute Class
This article will speak to a lot of flute-specific things, but so many of the things that happen in flute…
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A Second Technique to Help Students Overcome Performance Anxiety: Power Pose
After I’ve taught kids all about their “inner superpower” (which you can read about here), the next step is the…
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One Technique to Help Band Students Overcome Performance Anxiety: Inner Superhero
Here’s one concrete technique to help band students overcome performance anxiety. I usually teach this concept to 6th grade beginners…
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Flexible Flutes, Stronger Bands: How to Build Tone, Control, and Confidence through Daily Fundamentals
In many band warmups that I’ve seen, brass players begin the daily routine with exercises that encourage control and flexibility,…
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