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Listening and hearing are two different things. Hearing is involuntary and listening is voluntary. The student “hears” the birds, rain, teachers talking or the tone of their instrument.  However, they...

With marching band in full swing, and beginning clarinet students on the horizon, August seems like a perfect month to talk clarinet reeds 101. REMINDER: Without the reed, the clarinet...

Ask yourself. Can you imagine a compelling oratory void of pacing, inflection and nuance all purposed to deepen the meaning and importance of the message? And, what about actors? Do...

Since I began teaching in 1995, I have had the fortune to work for some tremendous administrators. Usually, what they simply wanted was communication. While there are many ways to...

Welcome to the start of the 2023-2024 school year! As you prepare your orchestra classroom for new students, new repertoire, and new musical experiences, I hope you will turn to...