When starting something new it's hard to ensure that we are doing everything 'right' and often we pick up some bad habits. So here are some common practice errors that I see students make and how to avoid them! The first thing to remember is to be aware of what you are doing, even the smallest thing can make a huge difference to your practice. LOCATION How many of you practice in a small room with a closed door? There's a problem with this. In small rooms, we tend to play mo

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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 through to improve your sound! Embouchure (mouth formation) Your mouth needs to be pinched at the sides (left and right) with a small hole in the middle (or slightly to the side if you have a peaked lip). When you blow, your air stream should form a small triangle on the mouthpiece. But be quick, it disappears quickly! Everyone will be differ