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Clarinet Tips on 4 Important Topics

Clarinet Tips on 4 Important Topics

This article covers the topics of hand position, crossing the break, venting and voicing. Clarinet Tips on Hand Position Bad…
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Blowing Between the Notes: The Fine Art of Flute Legato

Blowing Between the Notes: The Fine Art of Flute Legato

In the first couple years of playing, I’m satisfied if my private students learn to play all the notes through…
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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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Do Bassoonists Really Need to Use the Resonance Key?

Do Bassoonists Really Need to Use the Resonance Key?

There is a key on the bassoon called the “resonance key” (depressed by the left hand pinky). This key is…
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Jar of Dooooom (Changing up your scale routine)

Jar of Dooooom (Changing up your scale routine)

Changing up your scale routine to keep the students engaged. Tis the season to keep things exciting so students keep…
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Band Directors Talk Shop’s 100th Post! (Some of our top posts)

Band Directors Talk Shop’s 100th Post! (Some of our top posts)

Woohoo! This post is the 100th post on BandDirectorsTalkShop.com! That means 100 ideas for band directors across the country. We…
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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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