Metaphorically, I think we all teach our young brass students to become one of two things: either a builder, or…
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Brass (High Brass)
Practice for the Developing Trumpet Player
As a developing trumpet player, knowing what to practice can be a daunting task. Daily practice is important for all…
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Diagnosing Brass Tension and Helping Students Achieve a Better Sound.
This is the 2nd part of a post about brass tension – read part 1 here. Diagnosing the Real Cause…
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Avoiding the Most Common Pitfall – TENSION!
The most common problem that teachers come across when working with brass players is tension. Tension is, unfortunately, very natural…
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Vive la Difference: The Uniqueness of the Horn
Hey, don’t point that at me! If one thinks of the famous solos from the standard repertoire written for the…
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Middle School Solos – Tried & True Favorites
These recommendations are the top responses from a survey of 30+ very experienced band directors. Be aware: some of the…
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