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MARK GLOVER
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Best Beginner Brass Books - A Tune a Day for Trumpet (or any instrument)
In this new series of blog posts, I am going to review a selection of brass books that I personally use for teaching beginners. These...
Nov 3, 20233 min read
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Best Beginner Brass Books - How Brass Players Do It!
In this new series of blog posts, I am going to review a selection of brass books that I personally use for teaching beginners, resources...
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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Best Beginner Brass Books - Easy Jazzy 'Tudes
In this new series of blog posts, I am going to review a selection of brass books that I personally use for teaching beginners, resources...
Oct 18, 20232 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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Best Beginner Brass Books - Team Brass
In this new series of blog posts I am going to review a selection of beginner brass books that I personally use for teaching beginners.
Oct 15, 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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My British Open Experience with Grimethorpe
For a 43 year old, I consider myself to have very limited top level brass band experience. I played at the National Finals in The Royal...
Sep 20, 20237 min read
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Breathing Devices
Euphonium player Mark Glover reviews some of his breathing devices.
Sep 1, 20234 min read
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Measurable Practice
Ideas for clever ways to practice!
Aug 30, 20233 min read
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Product Review - PBUZZ
I am excited to review this instrument because I have been teaching it in a whole class setting for a few months. To start with, I was...
Oct 29, 20215 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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