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...

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....

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...