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Author Archives: Rachel Hardman
Woodwind Play-Alongs: Free Resources for Music Practice
Finding good music practice resources can make a huge difference to a student’s progress.
10 Habits of Highly Effective Band Section Leaders
Becoming a band section leader for the first time? Discover ten practical habits that will help you lead with confidence, encourage your section, and build a stronger band.
Why Persistence Matters when learning an Instrument
Discover why persistence matters when learning an instrument and how small, consistent steps can help musicians of all ages continue to grow.
Why Music Education Is About More Than Learning an Instrument.
Discovering something you love enough to keep coming back to may be the greatest gift music can give us
5 Things Every Music Student Hears in Lessons
Here are five things I say almost every week in lessons, what they mean, and how they help students become stronger musicians
Improve your Rhythm Reading
Need help teaching rhythm reading? These free booklets include structured exercises and YouTube play-along videos so your students can practice with confidence—both in lessons and at home.
Best Woodwind Study Books for Beginners
Looking for the right woodwind books? Explore method and etude books to build technique, structure practice, and support steady progress.
When to have Saxophone Lessons?
Discover the benefits of saxophone lessons and help your child build confidence with a beginner-friendly course.
How Often Should a Middle School Band Student Practice?
How Often Should a Middle School Band Student Practice? Advice for parents on ways to approach this in the home.