Category: Music
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How Are We Doing Preparing Students for Careers in Music?
Originally posted on mister a music place: Preparing studnets for careers in music is appropriately done in electives rather than in required general music classes. The latter will typically have a small percentage of students who intend to or are even considering a career in music, so focusing on career preparation in general music quickly…
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Teaching Modern Music
There are times when I think I’m biting off more than I can chew. However, unlike most things I dread doing this could potentially one of the coolest topics I teach this year. I’ve decided to take on introducing three ideas of modern music composition to middle school students. It give me a chance to…
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Still Nervous
I don’t claim to be the kind of person that has it all together. In fact anyone that really knows me, understand that the confidence they see is just a facade. So it may come as a surprise to many that even though I perform music often, I still get quite nervous. Most performers or…
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An Einstein selfie
Originally posted on Gabriel Navar: An Einstein selfie. I am currently working in my studio on my painting inspired by an Albert Einstein photograph… It is now part of my selfie series. Hope you enjoy it. Please visit my selfie page to view more selfie paintings: http://gabrielnavar.com/selfie.htm
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Have Instrument Will Travel
There are certain stress points for musicians, traveling with your instrument is definitely one of them. Some of my friends have had horrible stories about how they and their instruments were treated. This video however is a hilarious look at some of the funny thoughts and rules concerning traveling on commercial airlines and musical instruments.
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Little Trumpet Playing
I ran across this performance on the New York Times In Performance page. In Performance | Tine Thing Helseth
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Family Photo
Originally posted on Matt on Not-WordPress, mostly photos: Funny and true. Matt on Not-WordPress, mostly photos View original post
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Vizzutti Perfect 4th – Studies and Etudes: Book Review
For decades, legendary virtuosos trumpeter, composer and teacher Allen Vizzutti has written method books, chamber ensemble pieces and solo repertoire for woodwind and brass instruments. His career as a performer is unparalleled and is something you should experience in person. Vizzutti’s book “Perfect 4th: Studies and Etudes” is a thorough look into the many interesting…
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Lyman Practical Daily Warm-Ups for Trumpet: Book Review
Practical Daily Warm-Ups for Trumpet by Zachary Lyman is a great set of exercises to add to your practice routine. I don’t often get an opportunity to review the work of a friend and colleague, so I take great delight in writing the next set of words. I use this book often and I use it…
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Bing Trumpet Method: Book Review
When looking for supplemental material to enhance your practice routines, the internet can easily become an unforgiving maze of information. Recently I discovered The Bing Book for trumpet and all brass instruments by William Bing, and am very glad I did. After looking through Mr. Bing’s website, I came across a free PDF of his…
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