Hal Leonard’s ‘Syncopation Etudes for Snare Drum’ byMike Lawson March 9, 2019 0 For some beginning drummers, mastering the skill of reading basic syncopation is often difficult, and moving into a more advanced ...
Used Instruments Now Available Through Authorized Dealers and Conn-Selmer byMike Lawson March 9, 2019 0 Conn-Selmer, in partnership with their authorized dealers, is now offering used instruments to their education network.
Craviotto’s Heritage Snare Drum byMike Lawson March 7, 2019 0 Craviotto’s Heritage snare drum pays tribute to the company’s founder and master drum builder, Johnny Craviotto.
The TromboneBuddy byMike Lawson March 7, 2019 0 The TromboneBuddy trains muscle memory by introducing “magnetic position marks” to the slide.
2019 Best Tools for Schools Award Recipients byMike Lawson March 1, 2019 0 The winter NAMM show held each year at the Anaheim Convention Center is the premier event for the music industry.
John Philip Sousa: The Movie byMike Lawson March 1, 2019 0 The Stars and Stripes Forever is the name of a movie released in 1952 by Twentieth Century Fox about the ...
College Music Internships byMike Lawson March 1, 2019 0 An internship can be one of the most rewarding experiences of a college education.
Are Higher Ed Institutions Really Doing What’s Best for Music Education? Part 1 byMike Lawson March 1, 2019 0 I approach this topic with some trepidation, not because I don’t think it needs addressing, but because there are many ...
How to Compare Tour Offerings July 24, 2021 0 There are many companies offering student tours….so how do you choose?
Great Time to Teach Music byMike Lawson March 1, 2019 0 I’m fresh off two amazing “MEA” conferences where, as executive director of TI:ME (ti-me.org), I oversee the production of professional ...
Five Action Steps to Help Reduce Director Burnout byMike Lawson March 1, 2019 0 To say that our chosen profession is challenging is certainly stating the obvious. We work long hours and continually seek ...
Keiko Abe: Marimba Virtuoso and International Treasure byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 I remember when I was 21 years old and I attended the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Columbus, Ohio.