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

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...

When I arrived to a recent Grimethorpe Colliery Band rehearsal, the conductor had a box on his stand which was a delivery he wasn't...

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

My review of the Soho Sound Company Education Headphones!

Do you need any help to score higher at GCSE Music? Look no further!

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.

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 we learn from Lady Gaga?

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

What can musicians learn from Elvis?

Taylor Swift is a highly successful and influential musician, and there are several lessons that aspiring musicians can learn from her...

Eminem is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. All musicians can learn several valuable lessons from Eminem's career.