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For the Love of Music and Woodwind Instruments
Lisa Canning | February 23, 2022I asked SBO to allow me to create our column, Windtalkers, because I want to help music educators like yourself be able to use my knowledge, and those of our writers, to increase the “falling in love quotient” for those who pursue music, and especially those who choose to invest their energy into learning the most […] Read More... -
Forming a Good Embouchure is Key to Selecting a Clarinet Mouthpiece
Kristine Dizon | January 19, 2022Welcome to 2022! We are kicking off this year with a discussion on clarinet embouchures and mouthpiece selection with professional clarinetist and educator Kristine Dizon. When choosing a mouthpiece, having a good clarinet embouchure is key to produce a beautiful sound on the clarinet. Bad embouchures often produce an unfocused, fuzzy sound that also leads […] Read More... -
12 Educational Gifts for the Holiday Season
Carolyn Nussbaum, Lisa Canning | December 18, 2021As an educator its always helpful to be able to recommend products that will help your students improve, as holiday presents. Here is our list of special hand-picked items we have chosen for you to pass along to students this holiday season. 1: Step-up to an Intermediate Level Instrument Intermediate level flutes incorporate handmade elements, […] Read More... -
Essential Tips and Tricks for Teaching Woodwinds in the Classroom- Part 2
Lisa Canning | November 12, 2021In part one, you learned to assess your student’s natural color and shape of sound. In part two, we align their abilities to a mouthpiece/head joint that matches their instrument. Equipment Trials Important: have a selection of mouthpieces, head joints, and instruments to try. Most stores will not stock head joints except specialty flute […] Read More... -
Essential Tips and Tricks for Teaching Woodwinds in the Classroom – Part 1
Lisa Canning | October 9, 2021In the last three columns, we talked about basic repair for clarinet, saxophone and flute which is the number one most important thing you can do to help your students achieve success. Based on 40 years of anecdotal research, your ability to be able to assess and converse with a student about their natural tone […] Read More... -
Flute Repair Basics
Carolyn Nussbaum | September 7, 2021September rounds out our focus on repair basics. In October, we will cover essential tips and tricks for teaching woodwinds in the classroom. Our goal is to help you better understand what to focus on and where to invest your time and energy to strengthen your student abilities. – Lisa Canning, Lisa@lisasclarinetshop.com Flute Assembly The […] Read More... -
Saxophone Basics for the Busy Band Director
Michael Goldstein | August 13, 2021In this month’s column, our focus is on the basics of saxophone repair. Michael Goldstein, a saxophonist, former band director and woodwind repair technician, has a nice list of tips and tricks to help you and your students. Be sure to also check out his video link at the bottom of the article. Next month’s […] Read More... -
Clarinet Repairs Tips for the Busy Band Director
Don Nathan, Lisa Canning | July 10, 2021It’s a perfect time of year to dig into basic repairs needed for woodwind instruments. We’ll begin with the clarinet. This month’s column is written by Don Nathan who was a band director for 39 years and is now a repair tech. You can reach out to him at NathanWoodwinds.com if you have more questions. […] Read More... -
The Care and Feeding of Woodwind Players and Their Instruments
Lisa Canning | June 12, 2021SBO’s June issue serves as the launch pad for Lisa Canning’s new monthly column on all things related to woodwinds: WindTalkers. There's a lot to explore in the woodwind jungle. In coming issues, Canning will be your guide to basic repair techniques and other tips related to clarinets, saxophones, flutes and more. Read More...
