Advice

May 25
3 min

The Importance Of Updating Keywords

In 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.

The Worth Of Your Old Compositions (Don't Delete Them)

Edward Brown

May 10
2 min

The Worth Of Your Old 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 Brown

Jan 8
4 min

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 Brown

Dec 18, 2020
3 min

Luck Of The Reed Box

Opening 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 Brown

Dec 10, 2020
4 min

Alternate Fingerings

On clarinet or saxophone, alternate fingerings, when used, will improve your speed and smooth transition between notes.

Edward Brown

Dec 3, 2020
4 min

A Good Practice Schedule

Over the years, I've come across many sources specifying ways to practice but just how often should we be practicing?

Edward Brown

Nov 13, 2020
4 min

Getting 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.

The Quickest Way (I've Found) To Learn New Music

Edward Brown

Nov 5, 2020
4 min

The Quickest Way (I've Found) To Learn New Music

Here's a method I've discovered that helps keep the excitement in learning a new song and gets rid of that daunting feeling.

Thinking About Upgrading (your instrument)?

Edward Brown

Oct 29, 2020
4 min

Thinking About Upgrading (your 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.

Why It's Good To Play In A Band (and some useful tips)

Edward Brown

Oct 2, 2020
5 min

Why It's Good To Play In A Band (and some useful tips)

Despite having a focus on solo performance throughout my music lessons, it was playing in a band that allowed me to hone those skills and...

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