David Concertino
My thought in recording this file of the first page of the Concertino by Ferdinand David was to go through the process of making an audition CD, just as many Continue Reading →
No Guts? Good!
The other day I was thinking about acoustics and trombone/brass playing and some way to put an idea across in a clear and concise way. All of a sudden it Continue Reading →
Three Amigos
In our research and development lab (as I consider it) at CCPA , Roosevelt University where I teach, I am always trying to develop new answers to old questions, many Continue Reading →
Behold the Bright Seraphim
In this era of bigger is better, a fundamental element is often lost in the fray. That is, the concept of a beautiful sound and a clear line, a concept Continue Reading →
The One Habit of Highly Effective Players
Everything we do on a musical instrument is a result of habits formed as we play and practice. If we didn’t form habits we would never be able to repeat Continue Reading →