Edward BrownSep 15, 20215 minLooking After Your Woodwind InstrumentSo you've bought yourself a woodwind instrument. Want to know how to look after it? Here are a few tips to help you get started.
Edward BrownMay 25, 20213 minThe Importance Of Updating KeywordsIn order for your media to be seen online, you need to have tags or keywords. With the constant change in trends, old media still has value.
Edward BrownMay 10, 20213 minThe Worth Of Your Old Music Compositions (Don't Delete Them)As composers, we're expected to write new music for commissions but what should we do with old music drafts we dismiss as not good enough?
Edward BrownJan 8, 20214 minMusic Grading Exams, Are They Worth It?I often get asked 'are grades worth doing?'. As a teacher who encourages enjoyment in learning an instrument, here's my honest opinion.
Edward BrownDec 18, 20203 minClarinet And Saxophone - Luck Of The Reed BoxOpening a new box of reeds, you'll find one you favour and another you think is awful, despite being from the same box. Why is that?
Edward BrownDec 10, 20204 minClarinet And Saxophone - Alternate FingeringsOn clarinet or saxophone, alternate fingerings, when used, will improve your speed and smooth transition between notes.
Edward BrownDec 3, 20204 minA Good Music Practice ScheduleOver the years, I've come across many sources specifying ways to practice but just how often should we be practicing?
Edward BrownNov 13, 20204 minGetting Over Stage Fright If you're a musician who struggles with performance anxiety, here are a few things you can do to help boost your confidence to perform.
Edward BrownNov 5, 20204 minThe Quickest Way (I've Found) To Learn New MusicHere's a method I've discovered that helps keep the excitement in learning a new song and gets rid of that daunting feeling.
Edward BrownOct 29, 20205 minThinking About Upgrading (your musical instrument)?There comes a time when we realise that beginners clarinet we rented from school won't cut it anymore. Here are a few tips about upgrading.