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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Intermediate Euphonium (TBA Archives)
If you would like to improve your teaching of intermediate euphonium, this post is for you! The TBA Archives refer…
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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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It’s a Tuba Thing
Dr. Roeder’s full handout is now available for free here… Its a Tuba Thing Effectively teaching tuba players and general tuba pedagogy…
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Switching Kids to 4 Valve Instruments – 3 Options to Consider
When switching kids to 4 valve instruments you should evaluate a number of factors. Here are 3 options to consider when planning…
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