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How to Start Band or Orchestra with Confidence [3 Success Tips]
Whether you’re picking up your instrument for the first time or you’ve been practicing all summer, follow these 3 tips...
Aug 21, 2024
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What Private Lesson Students Should Focus on When Returning to School [Works For Every Difficulty Level]
Ready to get back to school? Here are some key areas to focus on in your private lessons that will help supplement your school classes...
Aug 1, 2024

More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 28
This issue of the More to Start, Fewer to Quit (MSFQ) tips comes from Dr. Craig Aarhus, Associate Director of Bands and Associate Professor
Jul 9, 2024
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What Should Music Students Work on During Summer? [Tips for Private Lessons]
Let's explore each five areas of focus students can take and how they can help musicians make the most of their summer...
Jun 6, 2024
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Creative Ideas to Help Music Student Retention [You Make a Difference]
How to creatively keep students interest, involve parents, and encourage your music students.
Apr 18, 2024
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Use Video to Retain Your Music Students [As Easy as Hitting Record]
Consider asking your students to make videos that share their favorite things about music and being in your program. Starter questions...
Apr 17, 2024
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How to Maintain your New Euphonium [5 Tips]
Have a new euphonium that you want to keep playing well for years to come? Here are 5 things we recommend you do...
Apr 10, 2024

More to Start Fewer to Quit - Issue 25
This month's MSFQ tips come from Dr. Charles T. Menghini, President Emeritus, VanderCook College of Music
Mar 28, 2024
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How to Maintain Your Tenor Saxophone [5 Tips]
Have a new tenor saxophone that you want to keep playing well for years to come? Here are 5 things we recommend you do...
Mar 14, 2024

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How to Get Ready for Festival Season [5 Tips for Band & Orchestra Students]
Festival Season can be just as exciting as it is challenging. Make the most of this season by going in prepared.
Here are 5 tips...
Feb 22, 2024
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How to Maintain Your New Alto Saxophone [Five Ways]
Have a new also saxophone that you want to keep playing well for years to come? Here are 5 things we recommend you do...
Feb 21, 2024
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How to Maintain your French Horn [5 Easy Ways]
Have a new French horn that you want to keep playing well for years to come? Here are 5 things we recommend you do...
Feb 6, 2024
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How to Maintain Your New Clarinet [5 Easy Tips]
Have a new clarinet that you want to keep playing well for years to come? Here are 5 things we recommend you do...
Jan 11, 2024
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How to Use ESA Funds for Private Music Lessons in Arizona [Tutoring Service]
Did you know you can use your ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account Program) Funds for music lessons? Private music lessons are a tutoring s
Jan 5, 2024
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How to Maintain your New Flute [5 Ways]
Have a new flute that you want to keep playing well for years to come? Here are 5 things we recommend you do...
Jan 3, 2024
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How to Maintain Your Upright Bass [5 Tips]
Have a new upright bass that you want to keep in great playing condition for years? Here are 5 things we suggest you do...
Aug 28, 2023
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How to Maintain Your New Cello [5 Ways]
Have a new cello that you want to keep in great playing condition for years? Here are 5 things we suggest you do...
Aug 28, 2023
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How to Maintain your New Trumpet [5 Easy Steps]
Have a new trumpet that you want to keep playing well for years to come? Here are 5 things we recommend you do...
Aug 3, 2023

5 Benefits of Private Music Lessons
Whether you're brand new to making music or are an experienced player, private lessons can benefit every musician
Jul 31, 2023
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How to Maintain your New Guitar [5 Easy Steps]
Have a new guitar that you want to keep in tip top playing condition? Here are 5 things we recommend you do...
Jun 27, 2023