Beyond the beginning band stage, I have never had much success teaching students how to develop a great sound by…
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Brass (Low Brass)
The Relationship Between Oral Cavity and Aperture for Wind Instruments
Helping students gain an understanding of what is necessary to physically create and maintain an open, resonant tone can be…
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Tips for Teaching Embouchure in Beginning Band
“Spend time now to save time later” is a great quote, especially when it comes to teaching embouchure to beginning…
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Glissandi Exercises for Trombones – Giving Pitch to Air Flow
The glissando. The best thing about playing the trombone. But did you know you can use glissandi as a means…
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Demystifying the Double Tongue Technique
Articulation is something that brass players must practice on a daily basis. There are many types of articulation, legato to…
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Teaching Brass Players to Love the Process of Tuning
Teaching young musicians to develop their sense of intonation can be a daunting task. Young brass players, especially, need to…
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