The Proper Way to Prepare a Solo byMike Lawson February 6, 2020 0 When it comes to preparing a work for solo contest or an audition, it is easy for your students to...
How to Teach Jazz Improvisation on Mallets byMike Lawson January 10, 2020 0 Jazz improvisation on mallets is perhaps the most under-emphasized skill in both high school and college academia.
Triplet Stick Control and Timing for Your Students byMike Lawson December 5, 2019 0 There are many different approaches that percussion teachers use to teach drumstick control. I am going to present a very...
Ney Rosauro’s “Concerto for Marimba” byMike Lawson November 1, 2019 0 This concerto contains a lively presentation of Brazilian rhythms and beautiful South American melodies. It has become a staple for...
Road Trip? How to Protect and Care for a Marimba byMike Lawson October 3, 2019 0 The marimba is one of the most challenging instruments to transport; the pieces have awkward shapes, and it is a...
Teach Your Students to Plan for Real World Performances byMike Lawson August 2, 2019 0 There are many factors to consider when performing a live concert. Proper preparation and planning ahead can make a huge...
Seven Lucky Ways Your Students (and You!) Can Deal with Burnout byMike Lawson July 5, 2019 0 It is very easy for a percussionist, or any instrumentalist for that matter, to experience burnout at times. In our...
6 Ways Your Students Can Plan a Career in Percussion byMike Lawson June 6, 2019 0 The world of percussion is so different than other band instruments. There is so much variety and so many different...
Understanding Timpani and Technique byMike Lawson May 8, 2019 0 Timpani is perhaps the most different and distinct of all the percussion instruments.
Fabulous Fundraising! byMike Lawson July 13, 2016 0 SBO takes a look at some of the hottest fundraising offerings from companies that help your music program raise the...