This is a topic I often get asked about, so thought it would be a good one to kick off 2026! I am going to write this blog post aimed more towards parents but it should be equally valuable for students and teachers to read. My daughter is only 11 (as of writing) and has only taken her year 6 SATS exams so far so I don't have much personal experience with my own child. However, I am obviously more biased towards music because I work for the Entrust Staffordshire Music Service

How good is the new Sterling Virtuoso Euphonium? I share everything I know in this blog.

This is my review of Dan Gosling's brilliant Chop Saver lip balm!

If you are reading this blog post, then welcome to my website, I am Mark Glover , the brass teacher / music teacher currently teaching at your child's school. You might also be reading this as a teacher or are involved with whole class instrumental teaching in a different school to those I teach in, maybe even with a different instrument family and I hope this post helps you as well. Our lessons might have started already and students are now taking instruments home or the le

Brass Instruments Old or New? My advice on how to approach this question.

My write up of the British Open Brass Band Contest, 2025.

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Info about the Sterling and JP Sterling range of euphoniums!

In this blog post I am reviewing the Powerball Gyroscope.

In this blog interview we are meeting Misa Mead.

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

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

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

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