Education Resources
Student Motivation and Developing the “Band” Culture
The motivation of students and development of the “band” culture within your program go hand-in-hand. First, this won’t happen overnight! If you’re new to a program, even if...
Training Young Low Brass Players… Ear Development
It takes a three-part approach when training low brass players to be contributing members of any ensemble. These activities should be developed simultaneously, as each activity...
Helping Your Flute Students Play in Tune
It is extremely common for young flute players to play with the flute placed too high on their bottom lip. Playing this way causes the sound to be thin, shrill and sharp. Another...
Tuning a Flute
A flute, with proper design, is made to produce a particular scale with the headjoint set in only one optimum location. Deviating from this ideal location will require the player...
Tell Them HOW to Practice!
This tip for new music educators comes time proven based on my many years experience as a middle and high school band director, and fine arts administrator. Imagine the setting:...
Recruiting approaches for low brass players
I remember walking into the band room when I was 11 years old and meeting my great middle school band director, Mr. Charles Foster. His talk that day changed the course of my...
Students Not Playing Their Instrument in Class?
As a band director, I am sure you are aware that sometimes students don’t play their instrument in band class. There can be a myriad of reasons for this: 1) they forget to bring...
Motivating your Band Students to Practice
Let’s face it, getting good grades can effectively motivate some students to practice, but many students, especially those at the secondary level, are more highly motivated...
Nick Mancini on Practicing
There exists a popular saying; "No one has ever 'gotten worse' from practicing." I suppose this is true. However, it is possible to "not get better" from practicing. This blog...
