May 15, 2018
Summer Learning Loss. Summer Brain Drain. The Summer Slide. No matter how you refer to it, the idea that students lose some of their academic skills during summer vacation is a very real phenomenon. In fact, a survey by the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) confirms that teachers spend a significant amount of time re-teaching […]
May 4, 2018
As an aspiring pianist, one of the best ways to improve your craft is by listening to those who excel at the piano play and perform. While not all students have the time or the opportunity to check out a performance by their local philharmonic or orchestra, nearly all of us have access to the […]
May 2, 2018
Being a musician is a non-stop, exhausting job that talented men and women alike put their entire heart and soul into. So is being a parent. Balancing life as a touring musician with life as a parent can be tough, which is why we want to give the fabulous musician mommies on this list a […]
April 26, 2018
Those who have a love of music usually want to share it in some form or another. One way to spread that passion is through teaching music lessons. Not everyone has the desire to teach, but for those who do, the position can be very rewarding. Many people who are musically inclined think about becoming […]
Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or professional trumpet player, you’re probably always on the lookout for ways to improve your trumpet playing. There are lots of trumpet playing tips and tricks out there, but you don’t need to look for strange and obscure ways to improve your playing. Often the tried-and-true methods are the best […]
April 24, 2018
How many of your students will practice this summer? How many will even get their instrument out of the case? It’s easy for kids to have an “out of sight, out of mind” mentality about anything school-related during the summer. As long as the horn stays in the case and the student stays out of […]
April 19, 2018
Vandoren is one of the most respected companies in woodwind accessory manufacturing. The French company makes saxophone mouthpieces and clarinet mouthpieces, saxophone reeds and clarinet reeds, and ligatures and caps that are used by beginners and professional players around the world. Vandoren was founded in 1905 by Eugène Van Doren who was a clarinetist for the Paris Opera. The company moved to 56 […]
From a young age, we’re often reminded to say “thank you” after someone has helped us. After all, a little appreciation goes a long way. For musicians and aspiring musicians, the people who are always there to offer a little of their time, wisdom, advice are music teachers. Virtually every musician has had a teacher […]
April 17, 2018
The guitar may be the backbone of rock & roll, but the saxophone is a prominent instrument in a variety of popular genres, including jazz and blues. Its players have been some of the most talented in history, and their music will live for centuries to come. While there have been innumerable saxophonists over the […]
April 15, 2018
When it comes to music, the human voice is about as expressive as it gets. From expressing the highest highs to the lowest lows, its ability to express emotion in its truest sense is unparalleled. That said, with enough finesse and practice, the saxophone can become one of the most vocal sounding instruments out there. […]
