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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Flute
From Fundamentals to Fluency: Flute Teaching for Non-Flutist Band Directors
Merriam-Webster defines fluent as capable of moving with ease and grace, effortlessly smooth and flowing, and having or showing mastery…
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Simple Harmonics Exercises to Help Ensure Better Tone Quality From Your Flute Section
Over many years I have taught hundreds of flute clinics and boot camps and the question most often asked of…
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Teaching Tone, Vibrato, and Dynamics in Online Platforms
You may find it surprising to hear me say that I haven’t significantly changed the way I teach tone, vibrato,…
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Expanding the Flute’s Dynamic Range
Does your flute section play at a mezzo forte dynamic most of the time? Are you constantly asking them to…
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Piccolo FAQs
The popularity of the piccolo has increased dramatically in recent years. Though the instrument is small, its power is great….
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