When starting something new it's hard to ensure that we are doing everything 'right' and often we pick up some bad habits. This article...

That darned reed! If you're a clarinet or saxophone player (sorry double reeds, I won't even attempt to go there!) you will know about...

If a teacher can't be in the same room, can learning still be as effective? Although I've been virtually teaching music to students all...

The saxophone is a woodwind instrument however, it is made of brass - so why is this? Let's start with a little history. The saxophone...

Lack of motivation to practice is a common problem that almost all musicians will face at some point in their life. It's normal,...

This post will follow on quite closely from my 'How do I play low notes on the flute post' but there are some key differences. Make an...

We're all a little impatient sometimes and we all seem to think that we need to practice for hours at a time in order to improve quickly....

To play rich, beautiful low notes on the flute, there are a few things you need to consider. Air Direction To play low notes we need to...

Hoping to start learning the saxophone but not sure what to buy? Well read on! Avoid eBay Please avoid eBay and those 'cool' looking...

So you're in the market for a clarinet to get started, you don't want to spend too much but you also don't want to waste your money on...

This is a common question, straight after someone mentions this cheap 'coloured' flute they found on eBay. -_- Before we go any further...

Is one of the factors holding you back from venturing into the world of online lessons your understanding (or lack thereof) of how they...

This is a common question I get and yet my students are always a little confused when I tell them to start slow! SLOW DOWN! To play fast,...

If you're anything like me, you have days or moments when you just can't stop squeaking! You're playing a beautiful melody and then it...

This is a common question I'm asked by many students. But fear not! There are a couple of factors that come into play that you can work...