davewerden

Sometimes I quiz a group of players in a master class or studio and ask them why they are "here" (at the university, event, whatever). Typically the first answers have to do with learning to play euphonium or tuba better. Then I try to lead them to my preferred answer - we want to learn how to play music better.


My own teaching style sometimes relies on having students listen to other instruments or vocalists. This is critical to improving our skills. Euphonium artists, even the ...