If you have been playing clarinet for a while, you probably have heard from a band director or private teacher that it’s time for a clarinet mouthpiece upgrade. But with so many choices out there, making a decision can be confusing. So, what is the best clarinet mouthpiece? Well, that depends on a lot of …
Distance learning can present a few challenges. Our 8 tips for distance learning will guarantee you success from day one.
Student: Is memorization really an important skill for a musician to learn? Teacher: Absolutely! Student: But it’s so hard, I am never going to be able to do it. Patience grasshopper…Memorization is a struggle for many musicians. For some, memorization comes naturally but for most, it is a skill that must be developed. A common …
Scales and arpeggios are found in every piece of music ever written so it is important as a musician to have a mastery of their various forms yet so many students struggle with scales. Practicing scales and arpeggios doesn’t have to be hard. Let’s break them down and simplify things! What is a scale? A …
Make sure you practice. You probably hear this on a regular basis. If you’re not sure where to start, you can learn practice basics here. If you already have a solid practice foundation, its time to figure out how to organize your practice in a way that makes your more efficient. Using a practice planner …
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You need to learn a new piece of music. Maybe you just got your audition music, new band music, or a new solo. You take one look at it and have no idea where to even start. There is no need to fear, learning a new piece of music is easy if you incorporate smart practice. …
You just started playing an instrument and your teacher is constantly telling you to practice. The problem is no one has ever told you how to practice! You go home play your instrument for the 20 minutes your teacher asked. You play all of the lines you are working on in class but you are …
