Bow Wow Wow is one of those iconic folk songs everyone seems to know, teach, and enjoy.  With a simple, fun set of activities and a few key musical concepts to teach, this is one of...

I’m always looking for songs to teach specific concepts, and some of the hardest ones to find feature the major triad or do-mi-sol.  Of course, you want the song to also be a ton of fun for...

As a music teacher, I've been approached time and again by people looking to buy and sell instruments, including saxophones.  One of the first questions they ask is what their saxophone is...

When most people think of saxophones, they just imagine a single instrument. In reality, there are 14 different types, with one being more common than the others.  Often this is followed...

Everyone who looks for a new saxophone is always obsessed with finding the right instrument, but few people spend as much time on the saxophone mouthpiece.  Music teachers and professional...

I've worked with many teacher interns over the years, and they often ask great questions you wouldn't usually think about.  One I had recently asked me how to describe rhythm in music to my...