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MARK GLOVER
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Jan 19, 20243 min read
As A Musician, What Can I Learn From Lady Gaga?
What can we learn from Lady Gaga?
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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 30, 20233 min read
As A Musician, What Can I Learn From Elvis?
What can musicians learn from Elvis?
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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 20, 20231 min read
What Can I Learn From Famous Musicians? New Music Blog Series COMING SOON!
Coming soon is some new content to expand how we think as musicians and explore how we can improve taking inspiration from famous musicians.
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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 14, 20234 min read
My Musical Influences as a Child. Do You Still Listen to Your Childhood Favourite Bands?
My Musical Influences as a Child. Do You Still Listen to Your Childhood Favourite Bands?
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Dec 13, 20235 min read
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...
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Dec 10, 20234 min read
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...
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Dec 8, 20235 min read
Unleash Your Inner Beat: Improve Your Rhythm.
What is the best way to improve your rhythm?
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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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Dec 2, 20234 min read
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...
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Nov 30, 20238 min read
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...
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Nov 28, 202313 min read
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...
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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 20, 20234 min read
My Experience at The Brass in Concert Championships, 2023 - With The Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
Brass in Concert is a huge brass band competition held in Gateshead, UK. It is an entertainment style contest, meaning bands can play a...
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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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