Denis Wick artist Victor Haskins keys in on some valuable advice on preparing and completing a successful audition for a jazz performance degree audition. Don't tune out if you are auditioning for a different performance degree program! Preparation and attention to detail is key to any audition, and Victor's wisdom in this area will certainly inspire you!
Is tuba a superior instrument to sousaphone, or the other way around? Felipe Martins tells us about why he choses sousaphone in this Transform2Perform video.
Many tuba students strive to attain a professional career in music performance and as such their studies prepare them for this goal. The final "lesson" in many cases is that first gig that you land that transforms your thinking and approach into that of a professional. Felipe Martins tells us about that gig in this Transform2Perform interview.
Choosing the right mouthpiece is a very personal choice that requires some mouthpiece knowledge, and most importantly being able to answer this question: what do I want to sound l like? Learn about Felipe Martins' journey to the right mouthpiece in this Transform2Perform interview.
Whether as an educator or a performer, the idea of brass players warming up properly is both extremely important and tied to the idea of a regular practice routine. Here are some of the most important ideas to consider when developing or examining your own routine.
Congratulations! You chose to play the trumpet and that is an amazing instrument to learn. Like a sport, trumpet playing uses a lot of muscle groups and coordination to play, and a great warmup at the start of your day will make everything better.
Getting back in shape to play your instrument is usually not realized in a relaxed context. It is usually realized with anxiety concerning a deadline that is approaching. Though muscle memory is quick, and getting back in shape will not take too long, it is very easy to injure yourself along the way and prolong the time it takes to get in shape, or in the worst scenario, be the beginning of some really bad habits that will take you down later on in the year.
The average band student is only a couple inches taller than the tuba. So why is it such a popular choice among students? Denis Wick artist Felipe Martins will tell us why in this Transform to Perform interview.
"Why would you choose to play an instrument with a mouthpiece the size of a coin...?" asks Denis Wick Products' Mary Galime. Here is Denis Wick artist Chris O'Hara's answer in this Transform to Perform interview.
One paint brush and one colour will not cut it for most painters, and the same concept applies to musicians with their gear. To tell the right story, you need the products that best assist you to add the proper nuance to that story. Learn about Chris O'Hara's approach to his product in this Transform to Perform interview.