Sweatpants Guy: Avoiding Panic
It’s sweatpants guy week. When I was a freshman in high school auditioning for District Band, there was a junior who went right before...
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What the Kids Are Listening To These Days : confessions of a former music snob
There’s a funny thing that happens in conservatories. While learning to become an amazing musician, you can easily get sucked into a...
The "Good" Teacher
Every year during district and region audition season, I second-guess myself as a teacher. It's rather comical that the cycle is so...
The Embouchure : Ideas for Teaching Beginners
School is back in session! It may still feel like summer in Texas, but we are in full-swing into another great school year. Each fall as...
Creativity in Practice Sessions
As a teacher, I constantly push my students to practice more effectively. Goal-oriented, mindful, focused practice is essential to...
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