Vocalizes, Ornamentation, and Riffs

  Dear Students, Parents, Friends, Family, and those special brass players Conversations in practice room these days have been about vocalizes, ornamentation, and riffs. Books exist out there so we practice them just as diligently as our repertoire. Here is a link to an article about vocalizes. It mentioned a book I have had on […] Read more…

Pitch Graph App

  Good Thursday Morning! I want to share with you this great new app. The app is called “Pitch Graph” by Martin Britz. For only $0.99, you could collect the pitches from around the house. My tea kettle whistles at B6. You can follow your pitch variation and observe your pitch accuracy. Orange is for […] Read more…

Listen to this Woman’s Skill!

Please take a moment to listen to this remarkable instrument! Whenever I get a chance to listen to this moment, I am transcended. Listen to the seemingly “effortless” peak of the tone. My desire here is not to make you into opera stars, but to show you that the world has long existed before the […] Read more…

Sweet Spot Sunday: Tasty Musical Treats

We had a great time making beautiful music on Sunday. “Sweet Spots” are wonderful opportunities to grow. We sing for each other in a supportive environment. Thank you again, Jessica, for sharing your talent as well as these festive sugar cookies shaped like music notes! It made the event feel like a party!! Read more…