As a fellow low brass player, I know how important it is to keep your brass instrument well-maintained. But this is all doubly true for the trombone, as the slide is picky and critical to playing...
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As a tuba player for over 20 years, I often hear the exact same question when people find out I play the tuba. Woah! That must be heavy! How much does a tuba weigh? The answer isn't...
Bands and live music are becoming more popular as of late. I think this is due to our wanting to enjoy more types of live music after being shut down and stuck at home due to the COVID-19...
You can't have jazz without thinking about the saxophone. The two have been intertwined since the advent of the genre. As such, there are no shortage of amazing saxophonists who...
When you imagine most traditional jazz combos, you won't see many tubas in them. Is this an oversight? After all, a sweet brassy bass sound would be perfect, right? It's a question I hear...
I've been playing tuba for a long time (20 years), and I hear kids ask me all the time if the tuba is hard to play. I'm always advocating for my favorite instrument, so I love to answer this...
