Every day, all day, I hear myself asking the same question over and over again: “How did you practice this?” I ask this question to students of all ages and levels.
Crafting a Better Brass Section: 3 Ways to Encourage Better Sound Quality from your Brass Players
A unified brass section is a glorious thing! But a brass section that’s out of balance, tune, or tone can be more reminiscent of a college football game than the glorious concert band sound you’re striving for—develop your brass section’s sound by testing out these three tips!
Taking Rhythm Clapping to the Next Level
I have had the privilege of speaking to many band and orchestra directors over the years. For 36 years of teaching band in Virginia’s public schools and 13 more serving as a University Supervisor for James Madison University, I have always asked almost every director I meet, “What is your ensemble’s weakest link?”.
From OK to Excellent: Overcoming Learning Plateaus
Ask yourself this: have you gotten any better at typing on a computer keyboard in the last couple of years?
The Beginning Instrumental Informance
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The first performance for beginning instrumentalists is a topic frequently debated.
Email Notifications for Assignments
A new, highly requested feature is finally here: assignment notification emails!
This new feature will help students stay a bit more organized in the new school year.
Articulation – the Diction in Instrumental Music
According to the musical My Fair Lady, a proper lady always enunciates (articulates) with the greatest facility and clarity.
Careers in Music: Following Your Passion to New and Exciting Places
UPDATE: Watch the 3 part Webinar series here!
When we think of careers in music, most people’s minds go to one of two things: music teacher or professional musician.
Marching Band Camp Checklist
Before the marching season can get started, there are tons of things to do. Marching band is really not a “season” but a year-round endeavor!
Taps, Echo Taps, and Last Post Available for Free in MakeMusic Cloud
I started playing taps for the local VFW, performing in military funerals, when I was twelve years old. This was a great opportunity to honor the military service of members of our community and gain experience in performing for strangers.