Scott Johnson is the director of percussion for the Concord Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Core. He first joined the Blue Devils in 1976 and became the organization’s Director of Percussion and…
What Teaching Ukulele and Guitar Can Do for Your Class’ Music Program
How ukulele and guitar benefits children The guitar and ukulele are two of the world’s most popular instruments for a reason. In addition to being a blast to play, they’re also some…
How to Blow a Saxophone
You have the saxophone; you have the drive to learn; now you need to actually put that instrument to your mouth and make some music. When you get to this point it…
How To Hold A Saxophone
You’ve probably spent years admiring those ultra-cool saxophone players. They make the whole process look so effortless, but until you actually pick one up, you never quite know how to hold a…
Celebrate Make Music Day 2019 with Music & Arts
Make Music Day, an annual international celebration of music that’s marked by free events and concerts around the globe, is held annually on June 21st. This year, 80 cities across the U.S.…
The Importance of Say-as-You-Play in Teaching Rhythm Notation
Depending on how long you’ve been a music educator, it’s probably been years or maybe even decades since you first learned how to read rhythm notation. Something like clapping a measure of…
Vocal Range 101: Facts, Tips and Tricks
For choral directors and vocalists alike, knowing the ins and outs of vocal range is a huge deal. From getting the most out of a choir’s performance to keeping a singer’s voice…
When Is It Time to Step Up Your Instrument?
Whether your child is enrolled in private music lessons or is involved in band or orchestra at school, chances are they’re playing a beginner-level instrument. It’s not uncommon for budding musicians to…
How to Play the Clarinet: Tips for Getting the Best Sound
While it’s easy to make a sound on a clarinet, it takes the right mix of skill and equipment to truly learn how to play the clarinet the right way. The sound…
How to Clean the Clarinet: Tips & Advice
As a responsible clarinet player, you’re probably already aware how important learning how to clean the clarinet is. When you’re finished playing your clarinet and are ready to store it in its…
