Essential for Embouchure by Mike Lawson October 28, 2020 0 Young clarinet players often play with unsupported, flat sounds in the upper register. This is often caused by a mushy...
Getting Good Air by Mike Lawson October 1, 2020 0 Characteristic tone and tuning start with air. Unrestricted air requires use of the diaphragm, posture that allows for expansion in...
10-Minute Brass Warmup by Mike Lawson September 2, 2020 0 Brass players warm up on your mouthpiece only. Play descending major arpeggios chromatically in whole notes from tuning Bb to...
To ‘daah’ or not to ‘daah’ by Mike Lawson October 22, 2006 0 "One of the most common contributions to a non-characteristic brass sound from a young player is the approach to articulation....
Use Your Elbows by Mike Lawson October 22, 2006 0 "Make sure that your trombone players are moving their slides properly by using their elbow, not their wrist. Using the...
Tape Your Flute by Mike Lawson October 22, 2006 0 "To avoid some confusion for beginning flute players' finger position, I put a small piece of masking tape on the...