When it comes to playing trombone, it’s not always clear what you need to do to improve. In other words, unless you have a teacher, it can be hard to get feedback. Fortunately, there are several things you can do now to get better at trombone. In short, there are few technical tasks you can […]
. Intonation It’s essential to teach beginner students basic slide positions (1-7) and where they are on the horn. Over time, students should begin to understand that slide positions are not concrete placements–like frets on a guitar or keys on a piano–but rather should be treated as fluid areas that can be adjusted based on what they […]
What makes the trombone special? The sound of the trombone is one of the most profound and glorious of the brass family. As composer Hector Berlioz said, “The trombone is the true head of the family of wind instruments … it has all the serious and powerful tones of sublime musical poetry, from religious, calm […]
These tips are designed for educators of beginning trombonists, although most apply to older trombonists and other brass instruments as well. The tips are carefully prioritized in order of importance. 1) Put a great sound in their mind. Play a recording if necessary. Show students the difference between a pure supported sound and a pinched/forced sound–demonstrate […]
Learning how to play the tuba is a fun and exciting time in your child’s life, filled with memories that they’ll cherish for years to come. While music comes to naturally to some, you can’t expect your child to become a master overnight- learning how to play the trombone beyond a beginner level takes years […]
Podcasts have become a popular way to consume content, whether for entertainment, education, or both. A big part of what makes podcasts so great is that they’re usually free and easy to find online. And, with the rise of smartphones, podcasts are more portable than ever. But, in order to create a podcast, you need […]
Singing with a microphone is slightly different to singing without one. You need to avoid feedback, muffling, and distracting noises, and understand where to hold the mic to get the best effect. It’s almost a whole new skillset on its own! Here are “5 Tips To Improve Your Microphone Technique” so that your next performance […]
Equalisation (EQ) refers to the adjustment of the relative levels of different frequencies within an audio signal. Whilst EQ is unlikely to make a poor mic sound good, it can make a good mic sound better, particularly if adjusted for each user: And a bonus tip: The voice range does not include very low and […]
Here are Seven Tips on Handling the Microphone at an Event Properly…
A crucial step in setting yourself up for success as a voice actor is ensuring that you choose the right microphone for your voice. Once you’ve settled on the best microphone for your voice (and for your wallet) you want to make sure that you care for and preserve your microphone so that you can get the […]
