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Duct Tape Marimba (Practice Marimba)

Duct Tape Marimba (Practice Marimba)

Do your percussionists need a way to practice marimba over the summer? A duct tape marimba may be your answer!…
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Practice for the Developing Trumpet Player

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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Airplane Mode – Practice Tips for the Modern Musician Part 2

Airplane Mode – Practice Tips for the Modern Musician Part 2

This is the second post of a three part series about Practice tips for the Modern Musician. In my last…
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Successful Band Pass-Offs

Successful Band Pass-Offs

If you are about to start band pass-offs, here are some ideas to help it be a huge success! Keep…
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Use a Stopwatch, Not a Timer – Practice Tips for the Modern Musician Part 1

Use a Stopwatch, Not a Timer – Practice Tips for the Modern Musician Part 1

This is the first of 3 posts on “Practice Tips for the Modern Musician.” The link to Part 2 is…
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Don’t Have A Private Lesson Program?  11 Ideas for You!

Don’t Have A Private Lesson Program? 11 Ideas for You!

If you don’t have a private lesson program for your band, your students can still be wildly successful!  Here are some…
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Should You Be Practicing Right Now?  (Free Image)

Should You Be Practicing Right Now? (Free Image)

Click on the picture below to enlarge this “Should you be practicing right now?” image. If you would like a…
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