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Teaching Tone, Vibrato, and Dynamics in Online Platforms

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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Clarinet 101: Getting Beginning Clarinetists Started the Right Way

Clarinet 101: Getting Beginning Clarinetists Started the Right Way

Get your beginning clarinet players in tip-top shape and have fun doing it!  Beginning clarinet instruction doesn’t need to be…
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Expanding the Flute’s Dynamic Range

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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Tips for Teaching Embouchure in Beginning Band

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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Piccolo Tips! Three Considerations for Choosing a Piccolo Player

Piccolo Tips! Three Considerations for Choosing a Piccolo Player

This is the year your band is ready to push the boundaries, and the music you’ve chosen for your program…
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Piccolo FAQs

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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