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Famed teacher and trumpet pedagogue Barbara Butler has a saying: “The four things needed to make it are talent, work ethic, intelligence of work, and perseverance, with the greatest of...

A week or so ago I returned from the Midwest Clinic, the annual gathering of music educators of instrumental music from around the world who for some insane reason decide...

Teachers work hard to recruit students. Those bright-eyed beginners are so full of excitement and wonder as they begin their journey to play an instrument, join an ensemble and discover...

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The marimba is an amazing instrument with a warm sound and a vast array of overtones. Knowing how to get a great sound out of such a unique instrument is very...