Tools of the Trade

Read about clarinet expert Jim Snyder's recommendations for choosing accessories for your instrument.

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Set a Musical Budget

Read about trumpet expert Chase Sanborn's recommendations for setting short- and long-term practice to help you achieve the next level of musicianship.

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Q&A With Tom Aungst

Read about the experiences of Tom Aungst, the director of percussion at Dartmouth (Mass.) High School—the 2008 and 2009 WGI Percussion Scholastic World Champions—and the percussion arranger/caption head for The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps from 1989 to 2008. This article is the second in a series of interviews with influential marching percussionists by Dennis DeLucia.

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Perfect Your Drop Spins

One of the first skills that new performers learn is the drop spin. It helps build strength in the forearm and flexibility in the wrist. Check out these tips to help you avoid some common pitfalls.

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