July 2023

At this year’s NAMM show, many vendors had instruments or accessories that would enable musicians to practice without bothering neighbors...

Music educators all over the United States strive to ensure equitable access to music education for every child. As such,...

With over 46,000 attendees from 120 countries, this year’s NAMM show was a sonic circus for developers, performers, educators, artisans,...

For many in the packed house at Norfolk Virginia’s Chrysler Hall on February 25, it was a great concert with...

July is here and with the start of the school year just around the corner this is the perfect time...

“Today we’re going to start a group project…”  Those are words dreaded by every type-A student. As a high school...

In the first installment of this article, I discussed the importance of the reed and mouthpiece to produce a mature...

During the past month I was able to witness how music can be something that comforts, inspires, and brings added...

By Dr. Pamela Shuler, Assistant Professor of Music, Eastern New Mexico University It is difficult to over-sensationalize the role air...

I was fortunate to have been brought up in a musical environment that emphasized listening first. As a young Suzuki...

Last February I was asked to do a clinic and perform a concert for University of Central Florida (UCF) students...

To keep our listeners’ attention, we must fill up our performances with expressive details like dynamics, tempo markings, and articulations. ...