Before I became an experienced music teacher, I went to the University of Miami to study classical percussion. There, classical percussion meant studying concert snare drum, timpani, xylophone, vibraphone, crash cymbals, all kinds of shakers and wood blocks, but mostly, the marimba. I believe at least an introduction to the marimba is in order when
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What Do You Learn In Private Voice Lessons?
Singing is one of the most fascinating musical practices around. The reason for this lies in the fact that the voice is a completely internal instrument that is contained within each person and can be called forth at will. A choir instructor of mine once said that vocal music has a unique beauty because it
Your Trumpet Care Guide – Decisions For The Trumpet Student!
It’s that time of year where children are starting back to school and your child has chosen to start playing trumpet. The Trumpet is one of the most popular instruments for students to start on and getting off to a good start is important. There are lots of questions to be answered; should you rent
How To Take Care Of Your Violin
If you just bought your own violin, you will want to make sure to take the best care of it so that it stays in the best playing condition and always looking new and shiny! First and foremost, try to keep your violin in its case and in a safe place when you’re not playing
Choosing The Right Trumpet Teacher For You!
Trumpet is a really cool instrument to learn how to play. It is a high range instrument in the brass family that has a very recognizable sound and can be used in many different applications. We hear trumpets in marching bands, classical orchestras, and jazz music. With such a spectrum of sounds, choosing the right
Orlando Cello Lessons – Practice Slowly With a Metronome
For all music students, whether in your first year of private cello lessons in Orlando or in your 15th year of playing, the metronome should always be there to help you. If you have never used a metronome before, be prepared to meet your new best friend, it will help you in your toughest times
Cello Lessons at Home
Learning one of the most beautiful instruments in the world takes some practice-and some great private cello lessons. Some instruments lend themselves to a little more self teaching, cello doesn’t really fall into that category. Proper Intonation First, let’s define faulty intonation. Faulty intonation is the failure to tune intervals (the distance between pitches), both
Pursue the Dream of In Home Saxophone Lessons
The saxophone is such a wonderful instrument. It is the ONE instrument I found myself wanting to learn more than any of the others in high school. I wish we had the convenience of learning through online music lessons back then. I’m not sure if these feelings were before the Kenny G phenomenon, or after,
In Home Trumpet Instructor- How To Properly Clean Your Instrument!
Cleaning your trumpet is a basic part of routine maintenance and any in home trumpet instructor would suggest that you know how to do it yourself. If you plan on your instrument lasting a long time with the best sound it can have, you will need to clean it regularly. It is recommended that students
Proper Wind Player Breathing Technique
When thinking about all of the necessary steps to keep in mind while playing an instrument, I am sure that the way you breathe is the last possible thing to consider. If we all took a closer look into how we breathe during in home trumpet lessons and improve our technique (with breathing), we will