10 Interesting Facts About Trombone

By Zachariah Friesen Here are 10 interesting facts about trombone that you may not have known. Allow me to indulge you: 1. The trombone is derived from an instrument called a sackbut. Yes, you read that correctly, sackbut. The name sackbut is derived from the Middle French words saquer and bouter literally means “pull, push”.... Continue Reading →

Artist Interview – Phyllis Thomas – Interactive Now! series

By Brendan Lai-Tong Today we had the opportunity to interview Phyllis Thomas, co-author of the Interactive Now! series published by Heritage Music Press. Phyllis, born and raised in Colorado, has had an extensive career in music as a performer and music educator. She graduated with a M.M. degree from the University of North Texas with a... Continue Reading →

10 Tips to Motivate Your Child to Practice

By Jenny Silva We’re sure that everyone with children knows how challenging it is to motivate a child to practice. Every day there are activities that are vying for your child’s attention. Consistent and smart practice is essential to growing as a musician. The sooner your child can start to develop a regular practice regimen,... Continue Reading →

Artist Interview – John Kreitler (Christopher Kazoo and Bongo Boo)

By Brendan Lai-Tong Today we will be looking at the Christopher Kazoo and Bongo Boo series by John Kreitler! John Kreiter is a film & T.V. composer, songwriter, music producer & classical music composer residing in Los Angeles, CA. He holds a B.A. in Composition from Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR where he studied... Continue Reading →

Managing Musical Performance Anxiety

By Carolyn Walter While speaking with a friend several years ago, I mentioned that like so many other people,  I wished I was never anxious while performing.  Insecure about my ability to do well at high-pressure performances and auditions, I yearned for a magic bullet that would make me supremely confident and impervious to self-doubt.... Continue Reading →

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