Putting together an instrument properly is something a lot of music teachers and musicians take for granted. It’s also something where little mistakes could mess up your entire playing...
Posts by Zach VanderGraaff
DIY projects and instruments in your music classroom, general classroom, preschool room, or at home are always a blast to do. Not only do you spend some quality time with your students or...
One of my favorite things to help people with is when they are searching for new tubas! It's a big step and a large investment in buying your first tuba and own instrument, so you want to...
One of the first things I teach in Kindergarten is all about the steady beat. By January, it’s time for me to talk about the beginnings of rhythm. While I prefer to wait until...
Whether I’m working with kids, teens, or adults, as I’ve done for the past 10+ years, I always see a look of panic in the students’ eyes when they see their rhythms going up and...
When I go into high school concert bands to help and play my professional tuba, the first question I often get is: Woah! How many valves do you have? It’s often followed up with more...