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Ten Ways That Parents Can Support the School Music Program

Ten Ways That Parents Can Directly Involve Themselves in Supporting Their Child’s School Music Programwith an emphasis on working closely with the music director and school. 1. Meet regularly with the music director to discuss your child’s progress and needs, and to learn about the program’s goals and activities.2. Attend music booster meetings and participate …

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Top Ten Reasons to Play the Ukulele

Top Ten Reasons to Play the Ukulele Learning to play a musical instrument can bring many benefits, both for personal growth and social engagement. Here are ten specific benefits of learning to play the ukulele: Improves coordination and dexterity: Playing the ukulele requires precise finger movements, which can improve your hand-eye coordination and dexterity. Reduces …

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Don’t Forget to Breathe When You Play the Trumpet

Don’t Forget to BREATHE When You Play the Trumpet Proper breathing and air control are essential skills for trumpet players to produce a beautiful sound and play with ease. Here are some ideas on how to improve your breathing and air control on the trumpet, along with comments from noted teachers and performers: Focus on …

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