Month: November 2018
It’s the end of the year. I ask my beginners which piece was their favorite. I hope they name the piece that was the most challenging. I expect them to name the “Pops” piece or the piece that was “fast and loud”. Instead, many choose one of the easier pieces from earlier in the year. I am surprised and ask, “why?” Their responses…
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I don’t need to write about the importance of every minute of rehearsal time. You know this. The fact that you are reading this post suggests that you are well past that stage in developing outstanding educational practices. However, if you regularly find yourself starting rehearsal with a French horn in your hands that needs…
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Another #MotivationalMonday is here and with it, another new episode of Feed the Birds! How do you pick quality music? Watch for tips on getting the most out of your music selections.
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Get into the #MotivationalMonday spirit with Larry Clark, Composer and Tyler Arcari, Composer as they discuss their methods for getting the best sound possible from their students. Share your tips in the comments.
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Non-verbal rehearsal: sometimes silence is the answer. Find out why Larry and Tyler suggest going silent in rehearsal with this episode of Feeding the Birds!
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What are you practicing? Larry and Tyler talk intonation and how to get that perfect sound in today’s episode of Feeding the Birds.
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Time for some tips for getting the right articulation out of your students. There is a right and a wrong way to articulate…how do you teach the difference?
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Percussionists…what do you do with them? Larry and Tyler serve up some ideas on this episode of Feeding the Birds.
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What’s your passion? Dive deep into what you’re passionate about with composers Larry Clark and Tyler Arcari.
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Goals: do you have them? Use this episode of Feeding the Birds as a kickstart to crushing your goals for this week.
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