Monthly Archives: October 2021

Professor Harold Hill Wasn’t Completely Wrong

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Micah Everett

Every music teacher understands and emphasizes the importance of regular individual practice for students’ growth and development. There is a particular joy that comes from working with a student who is consistently well-prepared, demonstrating steady and sometimes rapid growth. Lessons … Continue reading →

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Fifteen Steps to Playing a Better All-State Audition (Repost)

Posted on October 9, 2021 by Micah Everett

Today I am reposting, for the tenth year, one of the more popular articles on this blog. With high school students preparing for auditions for all-state groups and similar ensembles around this time of year, posting this article every fall … Continue reading →

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