In 2010 I released an online course entitled "High notes, low notes, and everything in between". The course consists of lessons - or modules as I call them here - and is aimed at advancing trumpet, trombone, horn and tuba players. In fact, any brass player should be able to derive benefit from this course, as all exercises are printed in both treble and bass clef. As it's name implies, the lessons in this online music course aim to help you play high notes, low notes, and everything in between. (Following the release of my course, I was made aware of a book ...
5 tips for new music conservatory students Starting out as a 1st year or 'freshman' at a music conservatory or music department at a university can certainly be a daunting prospect. It may seem like preparing for and winning entrance auditions was a huge task, but now, the real work (and fun!) begins. More and more students are being accepted at music conservatories and university music departments around the world. So how can you get ahead as a freshman at your chosen school of music? Here are 5 tips: 1) Establish a routine As a freshman at a conservatory of music or university music ...
BrassMusician has been sold to the Solid Brass Music Company
16 May 2012
Background I founded BrassMusician on the 1st of May, 2010 as a simple blog project [...]
How to protect your horn from corrosion
14 May 2012
Does the sweat from your hands eat through the finish on your horn? Gold, silver, [...]
10 May 2012
By Bill Muter Bill Muter, tuba player for the international touring production of “Blast!” has [...]
Cat Anderson’s “20 minute G” exercise
07 May 2012
Long notes often form the basis of exercises for beginner students, but why do so [...]