The Summerglen Files

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Uh-oh, I’m late on the trombone tips again! Unfortunately, it’s for a good reason–allergy season has started up, and I’ve been down for the count all week! Next week’s tips will most definitely be about playing through the pollen…uck. Enjoy this week’s tip!

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I’ve been keeping a journal of my trombone practice for over ten years, and it’s really enhanced my practice experience! Here’s a video on how to get started with your own practice journal. Enjoy!

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Sorry the tips are a day late this week…but these tips come with a bonus! I redid my slide cleaning video as well, and you can check it out on YouTube or on the Summerglen Music resources page. Happy cleaning and lubricating, everyone!

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When I was in high school, my trombone teacher had an endless supply of laments about the weak state of my lungs (and tone). Unfortunately for both of us, his instructions to “breathe deeper” and “fill up my lungs” lesson after lesson weren’t exactly getting results. But what DID get results was the day he [...]

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