Category Archives: Compton Crew

Classes are starting to move faster and practicing is becoming more important. Not only is practicing how we continue to develop our sounds, but now it is to be prepared for the next lesson in class. Each class has lines … Continue reading →

This has been a great week for progress. Classes are starting to move faster as we are mastering our fundamentals and our first simple melodies. Last week we did a recording project in class. This weekend, students are to record … Continue reading →

Every student made a recording today to mark the end of the first 6 weeks. Keep it handy. In May, go back and listen to hear how amazingly the students progress. Announcements Practice Card is due on Monday, October 5th … Continue reading →

The students made a lot of progress this week, but there’s not much more to announce this week.  I have enjoyed reading through and looking at all of the projects.  The students did a fantastic job and I have seen … Continue reading →

We are getting stronger on valve/slide series notes (our Remington pattern) and soon you will begin to hear songs that you recognize! Keep encouraging them to practice controlling a long steady sound on one note at a time (or per breath). … Continue reading →