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
Academics
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
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
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
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”
Distributed responsibilities
In my position at South Texas College, I conduct the large Symphonic Band, a medium-sized group called the Chamber Winds, and… Read More »Distributed responsibilities
Tuning Drones
TuningDRONES.com is a web app that generates custom drones in multiple timbres, registers, and temperaments.
The Problem With School
Since I began preschool, I have spent only six years away from school. I took three years off between my… Read More »The Problem With School
All-State Audition Preparation
This past weekend, I presented at the South Texas Brass Symposium. Part of the event was a clinic for high… Read More »All-State Audition Preparation
Music Appreciation
I’m writing this post as my Music Appreciation class takes an exam. With the quiet time to think about the… Read More »Music Appreciation