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First Steps of Snare Drum (Part 2)

First Steps of Snare Drum (Part 2)

In my last article, I spent a great deal of time focused on getting the student to set up the…
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Clarinet Embouchure: How I Teach Clarinet Embouchure

Clarinet Embouchure: How I Teach Clarinet Embouchure

How I Teach Clarinet Embouchure   This is written in a very conversational tone because it is taken from a…
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Teaching Snare Drum, Day One

Teaching Snare Drum, Day One

Teaching Snare Drum, Day One. We all know that those very first moments of instruction and learning on a new…
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Lines & Spaces Chant – Quick Tip

Lines & Spaces Chant – Quick Tip

Quick Tip! Use the Lines & Spaces Chant to help your students learn the lines and spaces…in a FUN way!…
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Posture Chant – Quick Tip

Posture Chant – Quick Tip

Quick Tip! Here’s a Posture Chant to help remind your students of the correct posture…in a FUN way! Feet Flat,…
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Flute Embouchure:  Simple Steps for Great Success!

Flute Embouchure:  Simple Steps for Great Success!

Every band director wants their beginner flutists to have pure, full and beautiful tones.  Establishing a good flute embouchure is…
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The Best $3 Beginner Band Supply Ever

The Best $3 Beginner Band Supply Ever

What’s the best $3 beginner band supply students can have the first months of school? A mirror! You’ve probably heard…
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