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Could You Name All 6 Euphonium Concerto Extracts?

Feb 18, 20242 min read

Brass Player Tips To Improve Technique

How to improve your technique using H.L Clarke's study book.

Feb 9, 20245 min read

Brass Band Test Piece Solo Tips

For this blog post, I am going to give some tips that will help any soloist prepare for the challenges they may face in a brass band test pi

Feb 8, 20246 min read

Why Do Kids Quit Music? 8 Instrumental Teaching Tips.

Why do kids quit? 8 tips to help teachers.

Feb 3, 20249 min read

"Give It Some Wellie" - Brass Player Tip - Play Everything Louder!

In this blog post I am going to give you a really easy brass playing tip that you can implement instantly and get great results.

Feb 2, 20244 min read

Intonation Precision: A Guide to Enhancing Brass Player Tuning Skills

For this blog post, I will share with you a brilliant exercise that I use to help me and my students with tuning.

Jan 28, 20245 min read

Sort Out Sticky Valves Without Using Valve Oil - 5 Ways Brass Players Probably Haven't Tried

Learn 5 unconventional ways to fix sticky valves on brass instruments without using valve oil. Say goodbye to frustrating performances!

Dec 31, 20236 min read

How to Tongue Faster: 5 Innovative (but Stolen!) Tips for Brass and Woodwind Players.

There are lots of tips out there to help brass and woodwind players tongue faster but in this blog post I am going to explore what can be...

Dec 13, 20235 min read

How to Use a Practice Mute? 8 Brass Player Tips For Using One to Improve.

Do you want a better sound, better range, better control, stronger embouchure, better dynamics and many other things? This post will help...

Dec 2, 20234 min read

The Harmonious Hush: Exploring My Favourite and Best Euphonium Mutes and Some You Should Avoid.

This is a bit of a nerdy post to be honest, but I know there are people out there that like to have all the accessories and like to know...

Nov 30, 20238 min read

Expert Help With Trinity Grade Exam Supporting Tests - Musical Knowledge.

As a brass teacher, I often use Trinity for students entering practical grade exams. For the initial grade and grades 1-5, candidates...

Nov 28, 202313 min read

The Harmonious Connection: Exploring the Health Benefits of Playing a Brass Instrument.

I have played a brass instrument since I was 10 years old. It has given me many opportunities and I am certain that my health has been...

Nov 25, 20233 min read

What is the Best Brass Instrument to Play? With 10 Areas of Consideration.

As a brass player and brass teacher, I often get asked this question. Especially by younger students wanting to start learning but also...

Nov 25, 202310 min read

The Power of Bad: And How to Overcome It - For Musicians! The Best Book to Help With Positivity.

For this blog post I am going to talk about something that has an impact on everyone, but especially musicians. A friend recommended this...

Nov 22, 20234 min read

Inclusion in the Brass Band Movement (and Wider Musical World).

This is not a topic I ever thought I would write about, but it is nice to follow what is happening in the world and to have a view of my...

Nov 19, 20237 min read

GCSE Music (9-1) - Help With How To Score High Marks - 32 Solo Performance Tips From A Moderator

This blog post is going to give GCSE music students and teachers some tips on how to score a higher mark for their solo performance. It...

Nov 10, 202311 min read

Best Beginner Brass Books - A Tune a Day for Trumpet (or any instrument)

In this new series of blog posts, I am going to review a selection of brass books that I personally use for teaching beginners. These...

Nov 3, 20233 min read

Best Beginner Brass Books - How Brass Players Do It!

In this new series of blog posts, I am going to review a selection of brass books that I personally use for teaching beginners, resources...

Oct 24, 20233 min read

Best Beginner Brass Books - Easy Jazzy 'Tudes