Choosing Your First Solo Pieces – Tuesday Trombone Tips #22
June 16th, 2010 · No Comments
Benefits of Working on Your Solo Chops – Tuesday Trombone Tips #21
June 8th, 2010 · No Comments
Over several years of teaching private trombone lessons, I’ve noticed a trend among students to focus their practice on the ensemble music assigned to them by their band director at school, and shy away from doing anything else. Unfortunately, band music for young trombonists doesn’t tend to be very challenging…so when it’s all that kids [...]
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3 Benefits of Summer Practice – Tuesday Trombone Tips #20
June 2nd, 2010 · No Comments
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Getting the Most out of Private Lessons – Tuesday Trombone Tips #19
May 25th, 2010 · No Comments
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4 Ways to Succeed in Private Lessons – Tuesday Trombone Tips #18
May 18th, 2010 · No Comments
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What to Look for in a Private Trombone Teacher – Tuesday Trombone Tips #17
May 11th, 2010 · No Comments
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Why You Need Trombone Lessons! – Tuesday Trombone Tips #16
May 4th, 2010 · No Comments
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Andrew’s Teaching a Drumset Workshop…and Taking Your Questions!
February 22nd, 2010 · No Comments
Happy Monday, Summerglen friends!
We’ve been insanely busy over here at the ‘glen. I’ve been working hard on setting up another after-school elementary band and some creativity workshops for businesspeople, and Andrew has been out playing solo percussion shows! (Pics of his latest show will be up within the next couple of days!)
But the [...]
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Training my Inner Soloist
January 23rd, 2010 · No Comments
Ugh. Today I’ve begun a huge transition in my trombone playing–from focusing on ensemble work to honing my skills as a solo player. For the past few years, I’ve centered my attention on strengthening my sightreading abilities, building my understanding of many different musical styles, and developing solid technique that I can incorporate [...]
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The Best Professionals are Still Students
December 5th, 2009 · No Comments
As I was packing up my scores after a Wiley Band rehearsal earlier this week, a parent asked me why I was taking my music home. “To study,” I said. The parent replied with surprise, “But why do YOU need to study? You’re a professional!”
Without even knowing it, this lady [...]
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