You've probably heard me use the term "doubler" when referring to myself. I always find this a funny nickname for multi-instrumenta...

"When I left you I was but the learner. Now I am the Master." --Darth Vader

By now, I think everyone knows my "story" of learning to...

This month's blog post comes out of a conversation I had with the parent of one of my 7th grade oboe students. "Can she train her l...

As an oboe student progresses, store bought reeds just don't cut it anymore. At some point in high school, we begin to purchase han...

As a teacher, I get only two reactions to the news that all students must participate in their school band or orchestra concerts: E...

Congratulations! Your child has decided to join the school band or orchestra! Every year, we encourage students to choose the instr...

So your student claims they want to be a music major? Never fear! This isn't a dead-end job, they aren't going to starve, but there...

Every year, our beginners get their first taste of orchestra and band at their schools. For some, this can be a fun experience, but...

"I'm so sorry for her behavior today."

"I am so embarrassed that he didn't sit better for you today."

"I just don't know what to do...

The second in the "tone production" series deals with the flute.

Unlike all the other woodwind instruments which use a reed, the flu...