The Summerglen Files

Music, Creativity, and Everyday Life at Summerglen Music in Raleigh, NC

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Tuesday Trombone Tips #11 – Keeping a Practice Journal

March 17th, 2010 · No Comments

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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Tuesday Trombone Tips #9

March 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

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Why Trombonists Should Go For A Run

March 1st, 2010 · No Comments

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 [...]

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Tuesday Trombone Tips #8

February 24th, 2010 · No Comments

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Tuesday Trombone Tips #7

February 16th, 2010 · No Comments

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Tuesday Trombone Tips #6

February 10th, 2010 · No Comments

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Tuesday Trombone Tips #5

February 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

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Tuesday Trombone Tips #4

January 26th, 2010 · 1 Comment

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Day-Of-Recital Tips – To Celebrate Andrew’s Solo Percussion Show

January 14th, 2010 · No Comments

It’s time! This evening at 6pm, Andrew will present his solo percussion recital, clinic, and book release celebration at 2112 Percussion here in Raleigh. It’s going to be a great time, but first we have to get through the rest of the day…
Any gig requires a substantial amount of work and planning to [...]

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Tuesday Trombone Tips #2

January 12th, 2010 · No Comments

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