Woodwind Summer Practice!

What should you do if you’re unable to take music lessons this summer? —Carly suggests focusing on these areas to keep your musical skills sharp!

Major and minor scale memorization:

Major and melodic minors are best since that's what we use for solo and ensemble.

Articulations or tonguing exercises:

Tongue everything, slur everything, tongue two/slur two, slur two/tongue two, tongue one/slur three.

Long tones.

Arpeggios based off of major and minor scales to help with dexterity.

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Awkward Afternoons with Robert and Josh: Summer, Practice, and Space Beams

We're back! In this episode of Awkward Afternoons, Robert and Josh touch on summer practice. If you're imagining the next few months without your instrument, let's reimagine. A student works all year building their musical skills---why let them atrophy?! Summer doesn't mean leaving practice behind. Pick up a couple of fun books and make music!

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Summer Lessons!

Summer lessons are a wonderful way to keep your student engaged with music. Robin Taylor from Meads Mill Middle School shares some reasons to consider summer music lessons for your student.

“Private lessons are a fantastic way to motivate your musician to continue to play their instruments over the summer.

Lessons can help bridge the gap and help to improve technique, tone, rhythm, articulation, and so much more!

Lessons are perfect for students at any level of performance and will encourage your student to keep improving.

Feeling successful on your instrument is such a wonderful feeling of accomplishment and joy!

Keep the music going!”

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