Today’s saxophonists are expected to perform many styles of music at a high level. Consequently it’s vital they know how to correctly formulate an embouchure that will allow them to do so.
3 Exercises for Improving Intonation with Drones
Everyone who plays a wind instrument can probably remember a teacher saying, “Just work on long tones.” It’s easy for a teacher to see the advantages of building range, strengthening endurance, and developing tone quality with one exercise.
A Band Director’s Guide to Teaching Choir
In an ever-shifting job market, the ability to teach both band and choir has become a necessity for many music educators.
Brass Tactics: Building Virtuosity in the Brass Section
Developing a strong brass section requires individual attention to brass fundamentals. There are five areas of brass study that need to be practiced daily in order to maintain technique as well as further developing technique.
Fun and Games with Young Instrumentalists
You’ve no doubt heard the old saying, “You can attract more flies with honey than with vinegar.” Likewise, sometimes you can get more out of your young instrumentalists when you embed the learning in a game!