If you play brass and are not taking lessons this summer, no worries! Josh shares his practice advice so your capabilities stay intact until the school year begins!
Set Goals: Is there something specific you want to improve at? Range? Scale Memorization? Tonguing/multiple tonguing? Tone? Set aside extra time in your warm up to work on these specific goals.
Warm up: Long Tones/Lip Slurs/Mouthpiece Buzzing
Scales/patterns and articulation exercises!
Music: Etudes, solos, and fun music!
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What should you do if you’re unable to take music lessons this summer? —Carly suggests focusing on these areas to keep your musical skills sharp!
Major and minor scale memorization:
Major and melodic minors are best since that's what we use for solo and ensemble.
Articulations or tonguing exercises:
Tongue everything, slur everything, tongue two/slur two, slur two/tongue two, tongue one/slur three.
Long tones.
Arpeggios based off of major and minor scales to help with dexterity.
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One week until Make Music Day! We’re going to celebrate with a live performance from Bossa Fresca Trio! They will perform at our Troy store and the event will be live-streamed on Facebook!
Join us and celebrate music!
June 21st at 2pm!
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We're back! In this episode of Awkward Afternoons, Robert and Josh touch on summer practice. If you're imagining the next few months without your instrument, let's reimagine. A student works all year building their musical skills---why let them atrophy?! Summer doesn't mean leaving practice behind. Pick up a couple of fun books and make music!
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We’re honored to see Josh recognized for his relationship with Madison Heights Schools! Happy faces all around!
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