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Female Euphonium Player Series - BENTE ILLEVOLD

Next up in this blog series is a Norwegian euphonium player with an international reputation. Bente Illevold is at the forefront of all...

Oct 3, 20246 min read

Female Euphonium Player Series - EMILY BRAVERMAN

To kick this new blog series into action, we are starting with literally one of the best euphonium players out there, best musicians and...

Sep 26, 20244 min read

Female Euphonium Players - NEW WEEKLY BLOG SERIES

Over the coming months, I am going to start featuring female euphonium players in an interview. I will aim to post one per week. There...

Sep 11, 20242 min read

My Experience - The British Open Championships 2024 - Grimethorpe Colliery Band

My experience of the 2024 British Open Brass Band Contest with Grimethorpe Band!

Sep 10, 20247 min read

JP374 Sterling Euphonium Review (plus comparison with a Besson Prestige) and thoughts on buying euphoniums.

My thoughts on the JP Sterling Euphonium and some info about my experiences.

Aug 11, 202413 min read

Holiday Practice For Musicians - Tips For Keeping In Shape While On Holiday.

What to do while on holiday as a musician?

Jul 26, 20245 min read

jHorn by Nuvo - Product Review

My review of the Jhorn from Nuvo instruments.

Jul 3, 20244 min read

Review - "Gunk Palace" by Sooza Brass Band

Review of Gunk Palace by Sooza

Jul 1, 20242 min read

Exploring the World of Tuba and Euphonium: MWRTEC24, Diversity, Brands, and Artist Support

Some thoughts about the tuba and euphonium world, following my recent US trip.

May 28, 202411 min read

CD Review - Anabel Voigt - Tenor Horn - Farbenspiel

CD review - Anabel Voigt

May 27, 20243 min read

Musical Discipline: Daily Maintenance Routine

Musical Discipline: Daily Maintenance Routine to help you improve.

May 4, 20243 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

My Experience - 2024 Yorkshire Regional Brass Band Championships, Grimethorpe Band.

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

Mar 4, 20245 min read

Confidence Building Metronome

A motivational metronome I use for my daily routine.

Feb 23, 20241 min read

Could You Name All 6 Euphonium Concerto Extracts?

Feb 18, 20242 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

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

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

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