Category Archives: Physical Fitness

“The Old Paths,” Part One

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Micah Everett

There is an ongoing debate among brass players that pops up from time to time on social media and internet message boards. The subject: “What do you do to warm up?” What should brass players do to prepare for the … Continue reading →

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Book Suggestion: Healing Back Pain

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Micah Everett

Lots of folks that know me—and even some that “know” me only through reading my writings here and elsewhere—know that I have suffered from chronic back and neck pain for over ten years. It began with problems with my neck … Continue reading →

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Success Flows from Rightly Ordered Thinking…In Music and In Life

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Micah Everett

Instead of taking my usual summer break from blogging, over the past few weeks I have written a little series I have called “Essential Concepts in Brass Playing.” A recurring theme in each of those posts is the importance of … Continue reading →

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Essential Concepts in Brass Playing 3: Vibration Creates Tone

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Micah Everett

Generous, efficient airflow is vital to playing any brass instrument, but it is important that players understand just what the role of the air is, and what it is not. When working with new students one of my first questions … Continue reading →

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“I Don’t Like That Answer”

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Micah Everett

As I mentioned in a recent post, I have lost over sixty pounds in the past eight months or so. While I’ve enjoyed the positive comments that I’ve received from others about my appearance, I am even more thankful for … Continue reading →

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