Rhythm: Overthought and Under-Taught Part 2 by Mike Lawson August 15, 2016 0 Upbeats are one of the most important parts of rhythm yet time and again they create havoc in our performances....
Competition in the School Ensemble by Mike Lawson August 15, 2016 0 The American society has a fascination with winning. We are taught from a young age that winning is everything, and...
Instrumental: Starting Your Bassoon Program: Taming the “Bundle of Twigs” by Mike Lawson August 15, 2016 0 The German (and Dutch) name for the bassoon is faggott, which literally means bundle of twigs. And for many band...
In The Trenches: The Every Student Succeeds Act and What’s in it for YOU! (But Only if You Act!) by Mike Lawson August 15, 2016 0 Earlier this year I wrote about the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) with some general ideas of...
Five Minute Read:Take on Cool-Weather Tuning! by Mike Lawson August 15, 2016 0 At a recent caption-style marching band competition, I had the pleasure of judging the music performance caption. Even though it...
Festivals: Not Just for Music Majors Encouraging Lifelong Musicianship by Mike Lawson July 24, 2021 0 It was the one thing I remember from my first meeting with my college engineering counselor. “You don’t have time...
College Programs by Mike Lawson August 15, 2016 0 Getting Your Students Ready for College and University Band Programs When the Last Note is Played, Does the Music End?
Perspective: Your Students’ Military Band Career May Be a Thing of the Past by Mike Lawson August 15, 2016 0 As an educator, your job is to prepare your student for their next step in their musical career - for...
Trophy Music’s “Go Anywhere” Ukes by Mike Lawson August 5, 2016 0 Trophy Music's presents “Go Anywhere” Ukes are brightly colored ukuleles.
VocoPro Hybrid Line of Wireless Mic Systems by Mike Lawson August 5, 2016 0 VocoPro introduced its new Hybrid-Play and Hybrid-Acapella lines of wireless mic systems with either 8, 12 or 16 handheld or...
Hal Leonard Jazz Guitar Fake Book: Volume 1 by Mike Lawson August 5, 2016 0 Hal Leonard's Jazz Guitar Fake Book: Volume 1 is collection of lead sheets for 200 jazz standards, including melodies, chord symbols...
Zildjian New Gen16 Access Tool by Mike Lawson August 5, 2016 0 The Avedis Zildjian Company released a new and improved Access Tool for the Zildjian Gen16 Acoustic Electric Cymbal System.