In part 3 of this series of blogs about stock music, I talk about my own experience and which libraries have worked well for me.

This week, I'd like to give you a bit of information about PROs or Performance Rights Organisations and why it might be a good idea to join.

For four years now, I've been writing music for stock libraries. I'd like to share with you what I've learned about the industry.

I often get asked 'are grades worth doing?'. As a teacher who encourages enjoyment in learning an instrument, here's my honest opinion.

Opening a new box of reeds, you'll find one you favour and another you think is awful, despite being from the same box. Why is that?

On clarinet or saxophone, alternate fingerings, when used, will improve your speed and smooth transition between notes.

Over the years, I've come across many sources specifying ways to practice but just how often should we be practicing?

As musicians, we're always told 'practice makes perfect' and to keep to a regular routine but it's also good to know when not to practice.

If you're a musician who struggles with performance anxiety, here are a few things you can do to help boost your confidence to perform.

Here's a method I've discovered that helps keep the excitement in learning a new song and gets rid of that daunting feeling.