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...
Posts by Zach VanderGraaff
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...
Style and artistic expression are important aspects of music that sometimes get lost in the mix of all the pitches and rhythms you have to learn and play. Markings like the dynamics are...