Joshua and Robert attended the grand rally for music education this morning in Anaheim, California because we believe Music is a universal human right and it is our mission to ensure that children have access to a quality education that includes access to music and the arts.
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New in stock! I Series clarinets from Backun!
From Carly, our clarinet educator: This clarinet features an unstained grenadilla body, nickel key work, and black pads. Offering a quick response across all registers and boasting a rich chalumeau range, it’s an option for students who are looking for a dependable step-up clarinet.
Stop by to meet with one of our educators and try this clarinet out!
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A takeaway from this week’s Awkward Afternoon episode on Solo and Ensemble:
The important thing to remember—you’re not being judged as much as you’re being taught.
The feedback from your judicator is really to tell you where you are at THAT moment, on THAT day, with THAT performance.
It’s a snapshot of your progress.
Best to all performing tomorrow!
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In this Awkward Afternoon episode Robert and Josh discuss what Solo and Ensemble is all about. As we near the performance season, we want to demystify the S&E experience. If you take one piece of information from this video it's at minute 5:28. What do you want to know about Solo and Ensemble?! Let us know in the comments! #iplayhere
We said we would suggest a practice strategy, and here you have it! This is a chart designed with the beginning player in mind. How long should practice should be? How much time should be given for each skill and how do we effectively practice them? Great questions.
With long-tones, you want a clear attack using the tongue, steady air flow, a consistent embouchure, and to hold the note as long as you can with a clear release. When practicing tonguing (for brass), the tip of the tongue strikes behind the top teeth much like saying the letter “T." For scales and patterns, take the Bb Major scale and the chromatic scale and play them up to a note that's comfortable, and back down. This builds practical muscle memory.
While there is no “one way“ to properly practice, this is a great strategy for the beginning musician.
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