Introducing the F attachment and 4th valve
At this year’s Texas Music Educators Association convention, I presented a clinic designed for band directors who do not play… Read More »Introducing the F attachment and 4th valve
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College-level lessons
When I started college as a music major, I was worried that I was very far behind my peers. All… Read More »College-level lessons
Jazz Pedagogy for Classical Repertoire
At this year’s International Trombone Festival, I presented a lecture entitled “Jazz Pedagogy for Classical Repertoire.” In this session, I… Read More »Jazz Pedagogy for Classical Repertoire
Guilmant: Morceau Symphonique
While the David Concertino is a signature piece for advanced trombonists, Guilmant’s Morceau Symphonique is at least as ubiquitous for younger players.… Read More »Guilmant: Morceau Symphonique
Grips and supports
When I was in college, the Bullet Brace from Edwards was a new and exciting innovation to help bass trombonists deal… Read More »Grips and supports
Repertoire first, routine second
I’ve recently changed the order in which I teach my lessons. I used to start most lessons (at least with… Read More »Repertoire first, routine second
2018 ITF Lecture
I am excited to announce that I will be offering a lecture at the upcoming 2018 International Trombone Festival. My… Read More »2018 ITF Lecture
Extra-tall trombone stand
I have previously posted about the advantages of a trombone-specific music stand. It turns out that Manhasset also makes an… Read More »Extra-tall trombone stand
Interval quiz
I have built a new tool for those of us who teach introductory aural training. IntervalQUIZ.com is a free, anonymous, browser-based… Read More »Interval quiz
Grading art
It’s the end of the semester. Teachers are frantically trying to get grades in on time, and students are checking… Read More »Grading art
12 recordings of Christmas
There’s a lot of really fantastic content available online. Sometimes I spend hours just following links, unearthing amazing recordings that… Read More »12 recordings of Christmas
Tackling “the difficult stuff”
Let’s face it: playing an instrument is really, really difficult. Even the “basics” that most people cover in their first year… Read More »Tackling “the difficult stuff”