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Along with both the lead trumpet and alto saxophone, the lead trombone player shares in the responsibility of establishing style, articulation and phrasing. The lead player must have the ability to listen closely to the other lead players
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When you learn your music, it is very useful to establish priorities so that you have an order of importance for putting things together. Priorities make your practice much more efficient and productive,
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Always practice good breathing form – a smooth, even and constant air stream.
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Dr. Cate's Flute Tips ~ Flute Pedagogy for School Music Directors
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Breathing in a relaxed efficient manner is actually a very simple task that we do all day long without consciously thinking about it. Breathing is defined as the process of taking air into and out of the lungs.
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Have you ever played a brilliant piece of music, taken a perfect golf swing, or given an inspiring speech...when no one else was around?
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Music teachers are finding success by pushing the string program envelope
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Attitude Oliver C. Boone, Ph.D. If anyone were to ask me what I believed to be the greatest single factor that would determine the success of any individual, I would reply without a moment's hesitation, attitude. To clarify this…
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