June 8, 2019
Filed and Unfiled Reeds Explained Reeds are used in many woodwind instruments, including the clarinet, saxophone, oboe and bassoon. In reed instruments, the sounds or vibrations are made when air is blown across a thin piece of material called a reed. The reed vibrates, making the sound, which is then amplified by the air in the […]
June 6, 2019
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. are taking part in the festivities, including Nashville, Chicago, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Miami. From DJs and producers performing on the […]
June 1, 2019
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 8th notes probably feels as natural as breathing does to you at this point, but to a child learning music for the first […]
April 11, 2019
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 you want might vary a little bit depending on the type of music you’re playing, but there are tips you can apply across […]
April 8, 2019
Flute vs Piccolo You (or your child) want to play an instrument and you have narrowed the choices down to the flute or the piccolo. The following considerations may help you with your decision. The flute and the piccolo are both part of the woodwind family of instruments. They are reedless and sound is produced by the player’s air […]
Playing the piccolo The piccolo may be the instrument that a young musician starts playing, but it’s more likely an additional instrument for a flutist. Playing the piccolo isn’t easy – but it is fun! In high school and college orchestras and marching bands, it offers musicians an opportunity to play and be heard. For professional musicians, […]
April 5, 2019
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 case, there are a few steps you should take to ensure it’s clean and ready for storage. Not only does learning how to […]
April 1, 2019
Music has remained one of humanity’s most important and impactful artforms for thousands of years because of its ability to evolve and adapt to the cultures that surround it. But sadly, many traditional music educators hold firm to the belief that music tech like MIDI-generated sounds and composition software distracts their students and provides no […]
March 31, 2019
It’s true, music really makes the world go round! Music has become a way of life and keeps things running, We have melodies in TV commercials, billboard hits on the radio ,music videos all over YouTube, and don’t forget musicals, television shows, waiting rooms and even in our elevators. Of course, it can be said […]
March 27, 2019
Festival season is now upon us! As we gear up to hit the dance floor, it is important to keep a certain etiquette to ensure the experience is enjoyable by everyone. Dancing to music is one of the best things in life and should be done safely. Thinking ahead and double checking everything you do […]
