If you missed this week’s Awkward Afternoon video, here’s the takeaway—In preparing for holiday (or any other) performances, you’ll want the following:
Black Socks
Deep Breaths
Early Arrivals
Mindfulness
Middle-Ground
Joy and Passion
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Awkward Afternoons with Robert and Josh: Tis the Season for Holiday Concerts!
In this episode of Awkward Afternoons, Josh and Robert talk about how to prepare for the holiday concert season whether it's your first seasonal performance or your hundredth! Also, there may or may not be a short discussion on if shoulder pressing Robert may be easier than dead-lifting him... #iplayhere
For Our String Players!
Let’s break down a musical term—this one is for our string players!
Col Legno: A music technique using the wood of a bow to strike the strings of an instrument.
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More Oil?!
More oil for your trumpet valves is best? Right?! Not necessarily!
If your valves are feeling sluggish, often we believe adding more oil to our valves will allow them to move faster. This is true sometimes, but there are cases where adding more oil will only cause your valves to slow even more. This is because oil can cause the build of up grime and create laggy action. Proper cleaning of your valves is essential to the optimal performance of your trumpet! We offer cleaning services and can also instruct you on cleaning your valves between full body cleanings!
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Myth Busting
The higher the reed strength—the better the reed and the better the player! Right? FALSE. The strength of a reed indicates its density and flexibility. The higher the number, the more dense and less flexible a reed becomes. Many experienced musicians play on lower reed strengths as well as high! It’s all about personal preference and the tone produced!
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