Author: Mike Powers

How Many Hours Should You Practice Before College?

➤ Middle School to Early High School (Grades 6–9) At this stage, the goal is to build a strong technical…

Here are my top picks for purchasing musical instruments from the beginning stages of learning to more advanced musicians. I created…

🎯 60-Minute French Horn Practice Schedule (5–6 days per week) Time Activity Purpose 0–10 min Warm-up & Buzzing Lip engagement,…

Time Activity Purpose 5 min Warm-Up Finger stretches, arm relaxation, and slow, controlled scales in C, G, or F major.…

One of the most common questions among aspiring musicians is: How much do I really need to practice to become…

Woodwinds

For Advancing Beginners (50–60 Minutes) Part of Practice Time What To Do 1. Breathing & Warm-Up Tones 8–10 minutes –…

Designed for early teens | Solo practice | Focuses on tone, slide control, embouchure, and musical growth 1. Breathing and…

Note: Practicing almost every day is essential for brass players. Your lips (called your “embouchure”) are muscles that need consistent…