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.

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.

I decided to look through my compositions to discover what patterns are in my writing style and whether these have developed over time.

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

Despite having a focus on solo music performance throughout my music lessons, it was playing in a band that allowed me to hone those...

Learning a musical instrument can sometimes be an overwhelming experience, especially when, as a beginner, one discovers that they aren't...