Pedagogy Gems

Over the years, I have acquired many little teaching phrases or sayings that can help in correct playing technique. I shall share some with you here!

Breathing:
- bring in the air naturally from the lips
- inhale so no one can hear it
- let the notes float on a steam of air

Embouchure:
- use a half-pucker, half-smile
- for a better tone, use less "squeeze" in your lips

Buzzing:
- a good buzz is halfway between loose/airy and tight/constricted
- keep your mouth an oval shape, as if you had an egg in your mouth
- aim for a big, rich sound

More categories to come!