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
Equipment
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
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
Music stands
Each role in an orchestra comes with its own set of non-musical challenges. For instance, percussionists carry a lot of… Read More »Music stands
Morning practice (with a practice mute)
I once heard a potentially apocryphal story about a musician who was asked to play a morning concert. His response… Read More »Morning practice (with a practice mute)
Recording practice
In my current practice schedule, I record myself playing at least one mock audition six days a week. Recording myself… Read More »Recording practice