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MARK GLOVER
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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
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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
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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
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Increase Speed and Strength as Musicians - Powerball Review
In this blog post I am reviewing the Powerball Gyroscope.
Dec 8, 20242 min read
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Treble Clef Classical Duet Book Review
Book review - Classical Themes For Two. A really good duet book for musicians.
Apr 3, 20242 min read
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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
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Confidence Building Metronome
A motivational metronome I use for my daily routine.
Feb 23, 20241 min read
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Brass Player Tips To Improve Technique
How to improve your technique using H.L Clarke's study book.
Feb 9, 20245 min read
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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
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Why Do Kids Quit Music? 8 Instrumental Teaching Tips.
Why do kids quit? 8 tips to help teachers.
Feb 3, 20249 min read
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"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
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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
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As a Musician, What Can I learn From Mozart?
What can musicians learn from Mozart? Read to find out! This is the last in this blog post series.
Jan 20, 20244 min read
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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
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As A Musician, What Can I Learn From Taylor Swift?
Taylor Swift is a highly successful and influential musician, and there are several lessons that aspiring musicians can learn from her...
Dec 24, 20234 min read
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5 New Years Resolutions For Musicians, To Help Eliminate Bad Habits
Eliminate bad habits with these 5 New Years Eve resolutions.
Dec 18, 20235 min read
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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
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Unleash Your Inner Beat: Improve Your Rhythm.
What is the best way to improve your rhythm?
Dec 8, 20235 min read
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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
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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
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