Euphonium

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My review of the Music Auritech earplugs.

Earplugs Review Part 3 - Auritech

Over recent months I have been doing some earplug testing and this post is part 3 in this little project. I have been testing three very...

May 33 min read

Product Review - Blossom Hill Cards

This is my review of products from Blossom Hill Cards. Brass band card specialist.

Apr 142 min read

Product Review - KGUmusic - Cleaning Aqua Nozzle

In this blog post, I am going to demonstrate with a video, me using the Aqua Nozzle for the first time.

Mar 104 min read

Product Review - KGUmusic - Leather Mouthpiece Pouch

A review of a company called KGU Music, based in the Ukraine and founded by two Ukrainian musicians, who offer many products.

Mar 73 min read

My Experience - 2025 Yorkshire Regional Brass Band Championships, Grimethorpe Colliery Band.

This blog post outlines my experience at this year's Yorkshire Regional Championships, held in Huddersfield Town Hall, where I performed.

Mar 49 min read

My review of the Staccator, a tool to help brass and wind players with articulation.

THE STACCATOR - Articulation Tool for Brass and Wind - Review

My review of the Staccator, a tool to help brass and wind players with articulation. Video and photos included!

Feb 194 min read

My Experience - US Army Band "Pershing's Own" Tuba and Euphonium Workshop, Washington DC, 2025.

My trip to Washington DC as soloist at the Tuba and Euphonium Workshop 2025.

Feb 58 min read

Euphonium Review: Sterling Virtuoso vs JP Sterling 374LT

Info about the Sterling and JP Sterling range of euphoniums!

Dec 23, 20246 min read

Increase Speed and Strength as Musicians - Powerball Review

In this blog post I am reviewing the Powerball Gyroscope.

Dec 8, 20242 min read

Female Euphonium Player Series - MISA MEAD

In this blog interview we are meeting Misa Mead.

Nov 30, 20243 min read

Female Euphonium Player Series - NORA KIRKEVIK HEGGERNES

This week, I have the pleasure of interviewing Nora, a very talented young euphonium player and member of the awesome Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musi

Nov 22, 20245 min read

Treble Clef Classical Duet Book Review

Book review - Classical Themes For Two. A really good duet book for musicians.

Apr 3, 20242 min read

10 Tips For Beginners Taking Practical Music Grade Exams - Solo Pieces

10 Tips For Beginners Taking Practical Music Grade Exams. How to get a distinction!

Mar 19, 20243 min read

My Experience - 2024 Yorkshire Regional Brass Band Championships, Grimethorpe Band.

My experience performing with Grimethorpe Band at the Yorkshire Championships 2024.

Mar 4, 20245 min read

Confidence Building Metronome

A motivational metronome I use for my daily routine.

Feb 23, 20241 min read

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

"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

MARK GLOVER