January 4, 2016
Opening a fresh pack of guitar strings is always exciting, but breaking them in is a whole other story. Whether you’ve switched to a different brand or are sticking with the tried and true, breaking in a new set of guitar strings can be a painful process. In fact, new guitar players sometimes give up […]
December 25, 2015
Although changing guitar strings isn’t a complicated task, the process can be intimidating to new or inexperienced players. Intimidating or not, being able to change guitar strings is an essential skill for guitar players of all skill levels- amateurs and students will need to know how to change strings whenever they break, and professionals will […]
December 22, 2015
So you want to take your musical ensemble on a trip? Your students deserve it, and so do you. Perhaps it’s an annual competition trip, or maybe you and your students have worked hard enough to land a performing spot at a great state convention such as the Midwest Clinic. If so, congratulations! Here comes […]
December 20, 2015
What makes a great music teacher stand apart from others in his or her field? Of course, the teacher has risen to a level of aptness with hands-on experience that makes them well-rounded and widely respected in his/her field. But great teachers don’t stop there. In fact, when it comes to learning — they never stop. After all, research in […]
December 17, 2015
You get only one chance per year to recruit new band and orchestra members. For the next six to seven years your district’s ensembles will be a product of your efforts today. Each year, music teachers all around our nation have an opportunity to grow a powerful music program, and beginning band and orchestra students […]
December 12, 2015
If you’ve been browsing the web for an oboe or bassoon for your child, chances are you’ve seen the term “double reed” used to describe them. Unless you play a wind instrument yourself or are very familiar with the instruments, this term is likely foreign to you. Unique within the family of wind instruments, double […]
December 5, 2015
When you first enroll your child in guitar lessons, you may have to decide which guitar they should learn how to play: a classical guitar or an acoustic guitar. Many who are new to playing the guitar unknowingly believe that the terms “acoustic” and “classical” are interchangeable with each other when, in fact, they refer […]
November 25, 2015
If you have a child that’s learning to play the guitar, you’ve come to the right article. Motivating them to practice, teaching them how to properly care for an investment like a guitar, and keeping them on track are the goals. So go forth and educate! And happy shredding. Basic Guitar Maintenance Here is everything […]
November 22, 2015
Artist Interview: The Value in Upgrading You Instrument By Yamaha Flute/Saxophone Artist Denis DiBlasio Denis DiBlasio directs the jazz program and is also the Executive Director of The Maynard Ferguson Institute of Jazz at Rowan University in New Jersey. He has nine recordings of his own along with published texts, arrangements and compositions. DiBlasio continues […]
November 17, 2015
Artist Interview: Carol Jantsch (Yamaha Tuba & Euphonium Artist) Carol Jantsch has been principal tuba of The Philadelphia Orchestra since 2006 making her the first female tuba player in a major symphony orchestra. She attended the prestigious arts boarding high school Interlochen Arts Academy, graduating as salutatorian of her class. She continued her studies at […]
