In this episode of Awkward Afternoons, Josh and Robert talk about the quiet wins we sometimes miss, traditions---as in traditions you have before performances, and holiday movie story lines. Tell us about a win you've had this year, your pre-performance habits, or create the perfect music related movie plot! #iplayhere
3 Easy Ways to Encourage your Musician
As new music students approach mid-year, it's time to reflect on how far they’ve come in just 4 months and lay on the encouragement. When they’re in it, it’s sometimes hard for students to see all the progress they’ve made. A few kind words goes a long way to helping them realize how successful they are. Here are 3 easy ways to encourage your music makers:
Take joy in their process. Your attitude is contagious.
Encourage them to practice in front of family and friends.
Compliment their successes or their forward progress.
A a few words of encouragement now, may ensure they don’t miss out on a life filled with joyful music making.
How do you encourage your music student?!
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Awkward Afternoons with Robert and Josh: To Gift a Mozart Rubber Duck or Not to Gift this Season
In this episode of Awkward Afternoons, Josh and Robert talk about what gifts are best for the musician in your life---and what gifts are maybe not the best...like, a trumpet belt buckle.
What is either the BEST music related gift you've received, or the WORST you've received? Tell us in the comments!
Tis the Season!
This the season to care for your wooden instruments!
With the cold upon us, wooden wind and string instruments can be affected by this weather!
Here are a few tips:
If your instrument has been in a cold vehicle or in the cold for whatever reason, before playing, let your instrument come to room temperature. For wind instruments, touch the body to ensure it has warmed up before blowing warm air inside. This can help you avoid developing cracks.
For string instruments with pegs, know it’s normal for the pegs to contract and expand. If they contract, you may have difficulty tuning or keeping your instrument tuned. Peg dope will help with slippy pegs!
And finally, humidifiers placed inside your case will help keep your wooden instruments from becoming too dry.
Let us know what questions you have about caring for your fragile instruments during winter!
Small Business Saturday
Happy Small Business Saturday! Come see us and show love for your local community shops!
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