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...
Posts by Zach VanderGraaff
Tubas form the base of the band. I've often said that a great tuba player will make any group sound instantly better. People play more confidently and tune better when they've got...
You’re thinking about getting into the piano game, but you’re not sure what kind of commitment you’re making. Maybe you’re a total beginner and wondering if it’s even possible for...
I reached out to over 3,000 music teachers to conduct this survey of 11 questions concerning important and relevant topics in our field to answer the question: What is elementary music and music...
Rhythm sticks are always one of my go-to percussion instruments to use with any age level, especially in preschool music classes. They are fun to use and provide a good sound. For...
One of the things most people don't think about is how critical mouthpieces are for instruments. Whether you're playing trumpet or tuba, mouthpieces make almost as much of a difference as...