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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

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

What Can I Learn From Famous Musicians? New Music Blog Series COMING SOON!

Coming soon is some new content to expand how we think as musicians and explore how we can improve taking inspiration from famous musicians.

Dec 20, 20231 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

My Musical Influences as a Child. Do You Still Listen to Your Childhood Favourite Bands?

Dec 14, 20234 min read

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

Transitioning from Trombone to Euphonium: Tips for a Smooth Journey

Introduction When I was a music student, euphonium players were always told that if we wanted better opportunities in a career, we should...

Dec 10, 20234 min read

Unleash Your Inner Beat: Improve Your Rhythm.

What is the best way to improve your rhythm?

Dec 8, 20235 min read

No Place Like Home or Missing the Sun? Returning Home After Living Abroad for 10 years.

What are my biggest pros and cons for moving abroad and what is it like when you return home?

Dec 5, 20236 min read

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

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

Expert Help With Trinity Grade Exam Supporting Tests - Musical Knowledge.

As a brass teacher, I often use Trinity for students entering practical grade exams. For the initial grade and grades 1-5, candidates...

Nov 28, 202313 min read

The Harmonious Connection: Exploring the Health Benefits of Playing a Brass Instrument.

I have played a brass instrument since I was 10 years old. It has given me many opportunities and I am certain that my health has been...

Nov 25, 20233 min read

What is the Best Brass Instrument to Play? With 10 Areas of Consideration.

As a brass player and brass teacher, I often get asked this question. Especially by younger students wanting to start learning but also...

Nov 25, 202310 min read

The Power of Bad: And How to Overcome It - For Musicians! The Best Book to Help With Positivity.

For this blog post I am going to talk about something that has an impact on everyone, but especially musicians. A friend recommended this...

Nov 22, 20234 min read

My Experience at The Brass in Concert Championships, 2023 - With The Grimethorpe Colliery Band.

Brass in Concert is a huge brass band competition held in Gateshead, UK. It is an entertainment style contest, meaning bands can play a...

Nov 20, 20234 min read

Inclusion in the Brass Band Movement (and Wider Musical World).

This is not a topic I ever thought I would write about, but it is nice to follow what is happening in the world and to have a view of my...

Nov 19, 20237 min read

GCSE Music - 12 Ideas For Extra Performance Practice and Experience.

If you read my blog post giving 32 tips to help score high marks in GCSE music solo performance, you will have understood how important...

Nov 11, 20232 min read

GCSE Music (9-1) - Help With How To Score High Marks - 32 Solo Performance Tips From A Moderator

This blog post is going to give GCSE music students and teachers some tips on how to score a higher mark for their solo performance. It...

Nov 10, 202311 min read

GCSE Music (9-1) - Help With How To Score High Marks - 32 Composition Tips From A Moderator

This post is going to give GCSE music students some tips on how to score a higher mark for their composition coursework. It is likely...

Nov 4, 20239 min read

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