Key Leaves’ GapCap for Saxophones byMike Lawson July 31, 2020 0 Key Leaves’ new GapCap for saxophones replaces traditional saxophone end plugs or end caps and features a coil spring wall to ...
New Mouthpieces from JodyJazz byMike Lawson July 31, 2020 0 JodyJazz’s new DV BEATBoX Tenor Saxophone mouthpiece is a new addition to their range designed with “Beatbox Sax” virtuoso Derek ...
Exploring the Mystery of Playing Timpani byMike Lawson July 31, 2020 0 Whether you’re a music educator, band or orchestral student, conductor or composer, timpani have been one of the most mystical ...
Dorico 3.5: Innovation in Notation byMike Lawson July 31, 2020 0 Steinberg’s music notation program, Dorico, has a fascinating history. From the outset, there were rumors and conjectures about what to ...
The Post-Covid-19 Band Room byMike Lawson July 31, 2020 0 Once the shock of school closings and canceled performances subside, many band directors may begin wondering if there would be ...
On Returning to Band Class byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 We’ve had a failure of leadership on multiple levels. This crisis should be precedented, and it’s not. I should have ...
Rehearsal Planning byThomas Palmatier July 24, 2021 0 I am a bit wary of writing this article because I have observed many music educators in their first year ...
Artist Keynote Highlights from the Virtual Modern Band Summit byMike Lawson July 31, 2020 0 This past July, Little Kids Rock hosted its first ever Virtual Modern Band Summit, an online conference featuring over 30 ...
Marching Snare Drum Fundamentals byMike Lawson July 31, 2020 0 As marching season approaches, it is very important to have a good grasp on the basics of marching snare drum ...
10 Advantages of Online Learning byMike Lawson July 31, 2020 0 This month, as many of us return to some form of teaching, tensions are running high. Many of us will ...
Seeking Wise Counsel byMike Lawson July 31, 2020 0 Since 1996, my jobs have involved giving a voice to teachers, experts, and people who know far more about a ...
Clear Shields from Manhasset Stands byMike Lawson July 30, 2020 0 Manhasset Stands’ #2019 Clear Shields offers a barrier for schools, orchestras, and choirs.