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Feb 8, 20246 min read

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

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Feb 3, 20249 min read

Why Do Kids Quit Music? 8 Instrumental Teaching Tips.

Why do kids quit? 8 tips to help teachers.

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Feb 2, 20244 min read

"Give It Some Wellie" - Brass Player Tip - Play Everything Louder!

In this blog post I am going to give you a really easy brass playing tip that you can implement instantly and get great results.

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Jan 20, 20244 min read

As a Musician, What Can I learn From Mozart?

What can musicians learn from Mozart? Read to find out! This is the last in this blog post series.

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Dec 31, 20236 min read

Sort Out Sticky Valves Without Using Valve Oil - 5 Ways Brass Players Probably Haven't Tried

Learn 5 unconventional ways to fix sticky valves on brass instruments without using valve oil. Say goodbye to frustrating performances!

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Dec 24, 20234 min read

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...

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Dec 21, 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.

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Dec 18, 20235 min read

5 New Years Resolutions For Musicians, To Help Eliminate Bad Habits

Eliminate bad habits with these 5 New Years Eve resolutions.

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Dec 5, 20236 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?

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Nov 25, 20233 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...

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Nov 25, 202310 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...

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Nov 22, 20234 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...

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Nov 19, 20237 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...

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Nov 10, 202311 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...

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Apr 8, 20213 min read

Practice STYLE, not Notes

When learning a new piece or working with students on new material I find it useful to try and shift my focus from merely trying to play...

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Apr 4, 20215 min read

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....

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Mar 28, 20216 min read

Musical Evolution Part 1 - The Theory

Charles Darwin's scientific theory of evolution might not be something which is on your mind when you step into the rehearsal room or get...

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Mar 26, 20217 min read

Improve Your Sound for Brass Players

Sound is so important for all instruments. Players of all different standards should think about their sound and how to improve or...

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Mar 16, 20215 min read

Advanced Stamina Exercise for Brass Players

This blog post will give you full guidance on how to use my advanced stamina exercise. If you are serious about using this to enhance...

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Mar 6, 20215 min read

Does buzzing help brass players?

I started learning the euphonium in 1990 with a group of other students. I remember the very first thing the teacher said was to try and...

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