Playing In a Wind Quintet.
Playing in a wind quintet is very hard work. There are no magic tricks or shortcuts, just…
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Wind Quintet Blend
We work on blend extensively in our ensemble. In a string quartet or a brass quintet all…
Rehearsing as a Wind Quintet
It is very difficult to maintain a regular rehearsal schedule because we live in three…
How to memorize instrumental music
Carion Woodwind Quintet performs all their repertoire from memory. The physical movements they…
A New Practice Method: Learning Backwards
In my previous article I mentioned the listening and research phase developed by Rob Knopper…
A New Practice Method: Research
Recently, I tried a new preparation technique for preparing orchestral excerpts for auditions.…
Learning New Pieces
Start practicing far ahead before performances.
First I start with listening to recordings…
Open Ear Headphones for practicing with a recording.
During this Coronavirus outbreak a lot of musicians are struggling without the ability to play…
Efficient Practicing Template
Efficient Practicing Strategies:Create a repertoire list with deadlinesAssess repertoire…
Creating an Efficient Practicing Routine That Works
“Never practice more than three or four hours a day. No one can concentrate longer than that,…