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THE DEVILS YOU KNOW: An Interview with Scott Johnson

Scott Johnson is the director of percussion for the Concord Blue Devils Drum and Bugle…

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…

How to Blow a Saxophone

You have the saxophone; you have the drive to learn; now you need to actually…

How To Hold A Saxophone

You’ve probably spent years admiring those ultra-cool saxophone players. They make the whole process look…

Celebrate Make Music Day 2019 with Music & Arts

Make Music Day, an annual international celebration of music that’s marked by free events and…

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…

Vocal Range 101: Facts, Tips and Tricks

For choral directors and vocalists alike, knowing the ins and outs of vocal range is…

When Is It Time to Step Up Your Instrument?

Whether your child is enrolled in private music lessons or is involved in band or…

How to Get the Best Sound on the Clarinet

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…

Clarinet Maintenance & Care: Tips & Advice

How to Clean the Clarinet: Tips & Advice

As a responsible clarinet player, you’re probably already aware how important learning how to clean…

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