Marshall Middle School Instrumental Music

"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." – Arthur O'Shaughnessy

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Resources

Why Tough Teachers Get Good Results
(points 3, 4, and 6 are emphasized in my classes)

TED Talk: How to practice effectively….for just about anything! (YouTube, <5 min.)

How to practice your band instrument (YouTube, ~9 min.)

Sign up for text/email reminders: Practice records   Band performances   Orchestra performances

A Guide for Quality, Effective Practice

How to Practice Effectively

More Good Practice Advice

Optimizing Your Effective Practice Habits

8 Things Top Practicers Do Differently

The Importance of Writing Notes In Your Music

Metronome (normal metronome OR drum beats!)

Brass Fingering Guide

Woodwind Fingering Guide

Percussion Education from Vic Firth

Violin Online (fingerings, shifting, technique, sheet music, and MUCH more…)

Viola Online (fingerings, shifting, technique, sheet music, and MUCH more…)

Cello Online (fingerings, shifting, technique, sheet music, and MUCH more…)

String Bass Online (fingerings, shifting, technique, sheet music, and MUCH more…)

Music Theory Lessons and Exercises

Print Your Own Music Staff Paper

The Breathing Gym: Daily Exercises

Music Dictionary

Flute Trainer

Oboe Trainer

Bassoon Trainer

Clarinet Trainer

Brass Trainer

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Contact Info

MR. CAMERON BROWN
Director of Instrumental Music
Thurgood Marshall Middle School

Email: cbrown@sandi.net
Music office phone: 858.549.5523
School fax: 858.549.5490
School address:
9700 Avenue of Nations
San Diego, CA  92131

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