Circular breathing is one of those brass playing techniques that seems cool to learn but really has no practical benefit. I hesitate to even teach this, but after asking for …
Top 5 Common Low Brass Mistakes for Beginners
Are you new to low brass? Here are some of the most common low brass mistakes I see beginners make. Read on to improve quickly! 1. Pressing too Hard with …
Tuba and Euphonium Fingering Charts: How to Use Them
This article will give you the standard tuba and euphonium fingering charts. It also provides some commentary on why they work to help you understand them. I’ll use a non-standard …
Brass Band Music: History, Instruments, Where to Start
I thought I’d do a brief article on the wonderful world of brass band music. In the U.S., it’s possible to go through the standard path and become a professional …
Best Music Stand Light: Reviews and Experience
You’re probably trying to decide which music stand light to buy if you’ve ended up here. I’ve tried most of the ones out there, and in this article, I’ll provide …
Student Trombones: A Guide to Your First Purchase
Buying a first student trombone (or any instrument) can be a daunting task. In this article, we’ll compare and contrast the various student trombone models to help you make an …
Best Tablets for Sheet Music: Brass Player Edition
You’ve seen other musicians performing while using a tablet for sheet music. You’re skeptical about the expense. Let’s face it. Paper has been around forever. Why would you ever use …
5 Popular Trombone Excerpts Everyone Should Master
Lots of sites have all the excerpts, but which should you practice and why? Here are my 5 favorite popular trombone excerpts with explanations.
Tone Quality: 6 Easy Exercises That Actually Work
You feel terrible. You’ve just gotten out of a graded performance and lost points for tone quality. You throw the paper down and think it’s just a subjective consideration. And …
Should I Go to the Best Music School?
You may look at this question and think: Yes! Of course! Not so fast. This is probably one of the most difficult decisions you’ll ever have to make. Going to …