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

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

This is a blog post mainly aimed at my own students who are beginners but it will be useful for any beginner brass players and their...

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

My review of the KraftGeek Capsule Music stand, IT'S GREAT!

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.

In this blog post I am reviewing the Powerball Gyroscope.

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!

A motivational metronome I use for my daily routine.

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

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

Why do kids quit? 8 tips to help teachers.

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.

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

What can musicians learn from Mozart? Read to find out! This is the last in this blog post series.

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