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Hello all! Once again, I am Zachary Belles, and I am the Brass Instructor here at the Jerry Evans School of Music. Today we will be talking about different aspects of the trombone and why knowing them matters to you. Last time we visited embouchure a ... Read Full Article

You are probably familiar with the sound of an out-of-tune piano unless you've only ever used or heard electric pianos.  It might remind you of a scary movie, a haunted house, or even an old saloon.  For some, it's a nostalgic sound that reminds yo ... Read Full Article

My name is Zachary Belles, and I recently starting teaching the students in our brass program here at the JESM.  There are many things that define a brass player whether it be trumpet, trombone, tuba, or any other instrument in the brass family. How ... Read Full Article

Whether you’re married to a musician, raising one or are a musical master yourself, the noise of even a well-played instrument can impact your roommates, neighbors, or family. Even playing all the way across the house may not be far enough to muffl ... Read Full Article

When you think of a professional pianist, what do you think of?  Do you picture a soloist in a concert hall, up on the stage alone with the piano?  Do you think of an orchestra playing with a solo pianist?  We often picture soloists when we think ... Read Full Article