While music can be and often is a private and personal pursuit for people, chances are at some point involvment in music will lead to public musical performance. Whether it be with a school …
The Piano: A Foundational Instrument
Did you know that most professional musicians end up learning at least rudimentary piano? This is especially true for any musician who ends up studying music at the collegiate or university level. In …
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Practice
Practicing, in my opinion, is really more of an art than a science; however, it is necessary for the musical development of all musicians. If you ask ten accomplished musicians what their practice …
Understanding Reeds for Clarinets and Saxophones
For saxophonists and clarinets, the reed is actually one of the most important parts of the instrument, not because its effect on the player or the sound overall but because the clarinet and saxophone …
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Woodwind Tone
Tone/sound can be and often is a lifelong search for most if not all instrumentalists. Tone is influenced by how and what we practice, what "gear" we have, and often who and what we listen to. I find, …
Teacher Feature: Kathleen Heger – Piano
Are you looking for piano lessons in Brighton? Look no further than Brighton Music Academy. Kathleen has devoted over forty years to her craft and is an experienced performer and teacher. Brighton …
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