by Lance LaDuke | Jun 22, 2015 | Motivating Students
In this video, Lance gives advice on how to overcome obstacles that come up in practicing and performing. Check it out! About the Author LANCE LADUKE is internationally known as an educator, performer and creator. He teaches at Carnegie Mellon University as...
by Lance LaDuke | Jun 16, 2015 | Bandroom Tips, Motivating Students
Lance has a comical way to share some great lessons on how to get the most from your practice time. Check this out. About the Author LANCE LADUKE is internationally known as an educator, performer and creator. He teaches at Carnegie Mellon University as Artist...
by Lance LaDuke | Jun 8, 2015 | Bandroom Tips
Lance is on a mission to learn to play a variety of new instruments. His comical commentary while taking his lessons, and practicing can help anyone see that learning a new instrument is fun. Anyone can and should push themselves to try a new...
by Lance LaDuke | Feb 4, 2015 | Motivating Students
I first experienced quintet playing when I was in a tuba/euphonium quartet in high school. I didn’t do all that much in college, mostly tuba quartets. Once I got into the Air Force Band, I ended up playing a lot of chamber music. We had a tuba/euphonium quartet (with...
by Lance LaDuke | Nov 20, 2014 | Bandroom Tips
Having musical role models is important for every musician. They got us interested in music in the first place and can be a constant source of inspiration and motivation when we lose our way or get frustrated. We learn about tone, phrasing, melody and emotion by...