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Keep It Clean
Keeping your instrument and mouthpiece clean will improve both the performance and longevity of your instrument (and prevent you from ... -
Ask Questions
Students and teachers are partners with the same goal: You seek information; we have the information you seek (hopefully). Effectively ... -
Multiple Tonguing
In a previous column I discussed single tonguing, using the syllables “t” and “d” to start the note. This article ... -
Harness Your Air
Notes on a brass instrument are produced by a combination of air compression and lip compression. The balance can be ... -
Key Fluency
Advice for brass players from Chase Sanborn. From Halftime Magazine, a print and online publication about the marching arts. -
Audition Advice
As aspiring music students anxiously prepare for university auditions, faculty members hope that talented and teachable young musicians will arrive ... -
Close Your Eyes
Tips for brass musicians from Halftime Magazine, a print publication about the marching arts. -
Stand Still
You should strive to reduce or eliminate extraneous body movement when playing your instrument. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ... -
Listen and Learn
One of the first questions I ask a new trumpet student is: “Who do you listen to?” I’m amazed by ... -
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 ... -
Share Your Passion
Read about trumpet expert Chase Sanborn's experiences at the West Chester Trumpet Festival, and his take on how joining an ... -
Choosing a Mouthpiece (Part 2)
Finding the right mouthpiece for you is not easy; there are many to choose from. While generalizations can be made—symphonic ... -
What’s in a Mouthpiece?
The mouthpiece creates the crucial connection between body and instrument, transferring vibrations from your lips to the horn. Finding the ... -
Training with Tuners
Raise your hand if your band director stands in front of you with a tuner, calling out: “Flat! Push in!” ... -
Droning On
Listening to a drone as you practice improves your ability to hear and control subtle variations in pitch. Every note ... -
Slide to Success
The trombone slide is one of the simplest means of changing the pitch of a musical instrument. Push it out, ... -
Hitting the Target
Jazz trumpeter and author Chase Sanborn shares his thoughts and tips for brass players striving to "hit the target."From Halftime ... -
The Fun Factory
How is playing a brass instrument similar to playing with a Play-Doh Fun Factory? Read this article by jazz trumpeter ... -
Sound Ideas
Practical tips for brass musicians looking to improve their sound from Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online community about ... -
Reflections
Playing a brass instrument requires the coordinated use of many different muscles. A mirror can help you learn to use ... -
Summer Vacation
Many students find it hard to keep up with band practice during the summer. Summer should be a time to ...