Let’s start off by looking at the act of performing and understanding what goes into it. ​ All art forms are centred on one basic human activity – Communica...

Constructing a musical image of a piece, not only requires learning “how it goes,” but also applying musical fundamentals to the image. You absolutely must h...

As human beings we are incredibly complex. Fortunately, we have the means of accomplishing tasks without thinking of every aspect involved. The key is findin...

Individual practice is the number-one key to how much you will improve. Knowing what and especially how to practice will determine how fast you get there. Fi...

It is important for the students to understand that going to a live concert is quite different from watching television or a movie in a theatre. Here are som...

Many of the problems listed below are indications that students have not mastered the fundamentals of brass playing, which include efficient use of air, corr...