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Euphonium Review: Sterling Virtuoso vs JP Sterling 374LT
Info about the Sterling and JP Sterling range of euphoniums!
Dec 23, 20246 min read
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Increase Speed and Strength as Musicians - Powerball Review
In this blog post I am reviewing the Powerball Gyroscope.
Dec 8, 20242 min read
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Female Euphonium Player Series - MISA MEAD
In this blog interview we are meeting Misa Mead.
Nov 30, 20243 min read
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Female Euphonium Player Series - NORA KIRKEVIK HEGGERNES
This week, I have the pleasure of interviewing Nora, a very talented young euphonium player and member of the awesome Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musi
Nov 22, 20245 min read
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Could You Name All 6 Euphonium Concerto Extracts?
Could You Name All 6 Euphonium Concerto Extracts?
Feb 18, 20242 min read
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Brass Player Tips To Improve Technique
How to improve your technique using H.L Clarke's study book.
Feb 9, 20245 min read
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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
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Why Do Kids Quit Music? 8 Instrumental Teaching Tips.
Why do kids quit? 8 tips to help teachers.
Feb 3, 20249 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Best Beginner Brass Books - Polished Brass
In this new series of blog posts, I am going to review a selection of brass books that I personally use for teaching beginners.
Oct 17, 20233 min read
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Sterling (UK) Musical Instruments
Information about Sterling Musical Instruments from Grimethorpe Colliery's solo euphonium player, Mark Glover
Oct 13, 20237 min read
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K&G Mouthpiece Review
To read my November 2023 update jump ahead with this link. Kurun & Gilbert are the designers and manufacturers of K&G Mouthpieces, a...
Jul 9, 20214 min read
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Arban Study Preparation Tips
At some point, every brass player uses The Arban Cornet Method, and it is highly likely that you will work on the studies found in the...
May 9, 20216 min read
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Musical Evolution Part 2 - Playing Higher Made Easy
In part two of this musical evolution blog post, I will show you an example of how this practice theory works to help you play higher....
Apr 4, 20215 min read
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Product Review - BrassTrail Workbook
In this blog post I am going to review the BrassTrial Personal Workbook by Michael Müller and Maria Sturm both of whom are talented brass...
Feb 21, 20213 min read
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