Every career tends to have its own form of occupational hazards. For musicians, the damage to our bodies can often sneak up on us over time and it isn’t silent. A research study published in 2013 stresses the prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss in horn players. While we are often aware of the dangers of […]
Finding Flow: The Key to Productive and Enjoyable Practice
As musicians, we have all experienced moments in our practice where there is an immense amount of growth and joy in our practice sessions. Conversely, I am sure that we have also all experienced moments in our careers where practicing becomes a chore. What causes these two conflicting states of growth and how do we […]
Resources and Approaches to Teaching Intonation
Intonation can be a complicated subject to teach. Some students have the inherent ability to play in tune and others find this to be much more challenging. So, how do we go about teaching intonation? There are two fantastic resources that I have found to be immensely helpful in thinking about intonation as a subject […]