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...
2020 Features New Events and Venues for the DCI Summer Tour byMike Lawson January 10, 2020 0 The 2020 season will begin once again with the DCI Tour Premiere in the Motor City and end in the...
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...
The More Musical Percussionist byMike Lawson November 1, 2019 0 Our collective goal as musicians is to make music - to communicate musical intent through our instrument. Simple, right? For...
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...
Become a Part of the DCI Community byMike Lawson November 1, 2019 0 It’s time for one of the most exciting things in DCI – auditions!
Critical Listening: Teach Your Students to Listen to Music like a Pro byMike Lawson November 1, 2019 0 We all listen to music, but the problem is that most of the time there are lessons being delivered to...
Manhasset Stands Acquires Monarch Specialties byMike Lawson October 29, 2019 0 Manhasset Stands of Yakima, Washgington announces the acquisition of the assets of Monarch Specialties, manufacturer of injection molded pencil clip holders.
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...
Bluecoats Light Up the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game byMike Lawson October 3, 2019 0 The Bluecoats waited on the entrance ramps to field at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 2 to...
Music Technology at Work in the Classroom byMike Lawson August 29, 2019 0 At MusicFirst, we’re always excited to hear how our educators are using MusicFirst in their classrooms to enhance student learning,...