Ben Gunnarson says the trumpet can be finicky and we must help our students play with confidence and “play for the occasion.”

Jim Price talks about mouthpieces, cleaning the horn, the difficulty of partials, and why we need to be patient with our horn students.

Advice about the mouthpiece, alternate fingerings, and making the transition to jazz.

Going over the break, tongue position, cool air, and other helpful tips. With Carrie RavenStem and Sarah Alexander

Lumen Guthrie discusses the challenges and joys of playing the bassoon, including tips about reeds and properly holding the instrument for safety and comfort.

Dr. Abby Yeakle Held shares advice on reeds, air, pitch, and getting that mature sound we all love.

From flute placement to pinkies, Kirsten Guerra shares practical tips and advice on teaching the flutes in your ensemble.

Daniel and Olivia Wiles shares stories of Avon’s record-breaking season and talk about Olivia’s life in color guard.

Tim shares advice with a parent wanting to support their student in the audition process.

Sandie Kersten shares advice on setting up an LLC, 1099’s, taxes, and strategies for success.