Year: 2023
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Investing in an iPad Tablet
in RecordingQuestion: I want to invest in a laptop / tablet. My goal is to find one that will let me be heard well while playing live in our zoom lessons. The other goal is that it could be used as a tablet so I can eventually scan sheet music into it so I can put… Read more
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Lawrie Bloom Breathing Exercise
Clarinet tips, programs & resources on Instagram: “Lawrie Bloom. A legend! Try this with a barrel instead of a pipe if you don’t have one. It’s so helpful! For 90 minutes a day, join…” Read more
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Marilyn’s Recital History
I’m a member of a small group called the Big 5 that works with Debbie Andrus. We have been doing two online recitals a year for the past few years. This YouTube playlist is my recital history. Read more
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McGill Researcher Uses Advanced Tools to Study Wind Musicians’ Breathing
McGill Professor Isabelle Cossette aims to ‘bridge’ knowledge between the scientific and musical fields. She uses sophisticated breathing measurement instruments to assess how wind musicians breathe, and how this can be optimized. Read more
People/Orgs: Isabelle Cossette -
Mouthpiece-Only Embouchure Exercises
in EmbouchurePitching notes, pitch bending, tone stability, gliss and vibrato Read more
People/Orgs: Coded Notes -
Music Theory in 16 Minutes
in TheoryWhat is an octave? How do you make scales? What are intervals? What’s the difference between major and minor? What is the circle of fifths?! All explained in less time that it takes to make and drink a fresh cup of tea. Read more
People/Orgs: Guy Michelmore -
Neuroscience Practice Hacks: Transform your practice routine with these strategies
How the brain learns – random practice – how to actually use your metronome – the importance of sleep in learning – mental practice Read more
People/Orgs: Molly Gebrian -
Phrase Groups
in MusicalityClarinet tips, programs & resources on Instagram: “Using phrase groups to practice and also to organize your mind is soooo helpful. Here we’re elongating the first note of each group. Try…” Read more
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Playalong Improvisation Practice
in ImprovIf you know nothing about how to do improv, and would like to see what it feels like. Here’s a fun play-along video from the folks at IFR (Improvise-For-Real). Read more
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Poor Lung Function
in BreathingI have poor lung function. How should I approach that? src: 2023-05-06 CT Breathing Discussion Read more
People/Orgs: Michelle AndersonTags: CT