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Whole Class Ensemble Teaching (WCET) Brass - Extensive Advice For Students and Families

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

Oct 1213 min read

Beginner Brass Music Tutor Books - For My Students

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...

Oct 113 min read

Champion valve oil and other brass and wind products review.

Product Review - Champion Valve Oil and Cleaner

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...

Oct 33 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

Soho Sound Company - Education Headphones Review

My review of the Soho Sound Company Education Headphones!

Feb 93 min read

Do You Need HELP to Score Higher at GCSE Music?

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

Jan 223 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

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

Confidence Building Metronome

A motivational metronome I use for my daily routine.

Feb 23, 20241 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

Why Do Kids Quit Music? 8 Instrumental Teaching Tips.

Why do kids quit? 8 tips to help teachers.

Feb 3, 20249 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

As A Musician, What Can I Learn From Lady Gaga?

What can we learn from Lady Gaga?

Jan 19, 20243 min read

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

As A Musician, What Can I Learn From Elvis?

What can musicians learn from Elvis?

Dec 30, 20233 min read

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

As A Musician, What Can I Learn From Eminem?

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

Dec 21, 20234 min read

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

MARK GLOVER