General thoughts on tuning for all brass (Basics) It takes a very long time before brass players are able to play with reliable...

1. Do you advocate buzzing? If so, how and why? If not, why? This is a loaded question! I don’t set or have a daily buzzing routine...

Warm-ups/Fundamentals I like to think of warming up like being a dancer. A balance between power (stability) and flexibility. If they...

The Obvious (The Good): Hard work This section may seem obvious, but bear with me. This is not a piece of writing that is simply about...

1. Do you advocate buzzing? And if so, then why, and how do you recommend it be utilized by players. I do. Some people need buzzing...

1. Do you advocate buzzing? And if so, then why, and how do you recommend it be utilized by players. I do advocate buzzing. It’s not that...

BrassThoughts from Joe LeFevre, Principal Tubist, Kansas City Symphony Do you advocate buzzing? If so, how and why? If not, why? I...

One of my very best friends has asked me to write about embouchure. “Yikes!” I thought. “That is taboo.” I'm going to try do so anyway....

BrassThoughts from Aubrey Foard, Principal Tubist, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Do you advocate buzzing? If so, how and why? If not, why?...

Practicing lip slurs on a brass instrument is crucial. Most players do them to some degree and most teachers assign them. They are...

One of my mentors once told me “A daily routine makes your worst possible day, better.” I got to thinking about the daily routine because...