The first four weeks of beginning band (or orchestra) are a pivotal time to develop relationships, expectations, and lay the…
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Beginner Band
Give Pinwheels a Whirl
Beginning band students are tasked with learning and demonstrating many new skills in a short period of time. Proper air…
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Free Note Name Generator (You will LOVE this!)
Oh. My. Gosh. Did you know about this note name generator tool? I didn’t until a few days ago. This…
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From Rhythm Pyramid to Rhythmic Reading
I’m guessing many of you use a rhythm pyramid. Great! It’s a nice visual that can help students see how…
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DO Sweat the Small Stuff – Beginning Woodwinds
After teaching for over 13 years, taking many student teachers, and working with new teachers as colleagues, I began reflecting…
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4 Ways Tape Can Help Your Beginning Percussionists
When working with my beginning percussionists during the first days of school, I like to introduce my students to a…
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