An Alternative Approach Guide for String Teachers byMike Lawson August 30, 2018 0 And in the beginning, there was safety in open strings. In whatever activity you prefer, use a progression in which ...
The Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Bands byMike Lawson August 30, 2018 0 Many musicians know John Philip Sousa composed the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine March, but few people know about the ...
Intonation: A Game Changer for Achieving a Mature Ensemble Sound byMike Lawson August 30, 2018 0 While some concepts such as phrasing are relatively straightforward to address, intonation can be tough for young players to grasp ...
Invite a Celebrity to Participate in Your School Concert byMike Lawson August 30, 2018 0 Few things excite people as much as being in the presence of a celebrity. Indeed, on many occasions I’ve had ...
I Want to Sound Like That! byMike Lawson August 30, 2018 0 In my clinics, concerts, and adjudication around the world, I frequently find students who don’t have a good concept of ...
Teaching with Synthetic Reeds byMike Lawson August 30, 2018 0 As both a teacher and a performer, I have used Légère premium synthetic woodwind reeds for years and want to ...
Making Your Horses Thirsty July 24, 2021 0 In my first year of teaching, the superintendent of schools told us the following: “You can lead a horse to ...
2018 DCI World Championships: Marching Music at Its Best byMike Lawson August 30, 2018 0 With its usual flair, the 2018 Drum Corps International World Championship Finals once again delivered incredible energy and excitement with ...
How to Develop a Front-line Ensemble byMike Lawson August 30, 2018 0 Developing a front-line mallet ensemble for a marching band can take years. Once you have the solid front ensemble, it ...
Sentimental Gentle Wind Blowing Through My Life Again byMike Lawson August 30, 2018 0 On August 31st, solo artist and former Fleetwood Mac member Bob Welch would have turned 73. Bob and his wife ...
Katie Webster named the 22nd Jimmy Lyons Scholar to Berklee byMike Lawson August 28, 2018 0 Katie Webster, an 18-year-old saxophonist from Seattle, has been named the 22nd recipient of the Jimmy Lyons Scholarship to Berklee ...
Belmont University Announces Bob Welch Memorial Scholarship at Exhibit Opening byMike Lawson August 28, 2018 0 The Musicians Hall of Fame has unveiled a new exhibit honoring the career and impact of solo musician and former Fleetwood ...