In this Weekend Update: We continue our Absolute Beginners video series! We now have percussion, flute, and saxophone videos live. These are short videos that will reinforce what a beginner has already learned in class but may have not fully absorbed. The goal is to minimize lost practice time between classes so the player can […]
Drew has a confession to make: he totally screwed up recording this video the first time. So the Tootin’ Tuesday recap was recorded in studio and not on the go, as usual! Week 3! We covered a bunch of stuff (and got to play outside!), but the big theme was articulation. We discussed where your […]
In this Weekend Update We are excited to announce our Absolute Beginners video series! These are short videos that will reinforce what a beginner has already learned in class but may have not fully absorbed. The goal is to minimize lost practice time between classes so the player can maintain enthusiasm and learn faster. The […]
In this Weekend Update: The Boomer Step-Up Event is back! We are still being safe a limiting people on site, so instead of just one day we are spreading it out over several weeks. Details can be found here *AND* Mrs. Lemons, the band director at High Plains School has scheduled weekly sessions for April to […]
5:00 PM is not very late for most people to be out, but with two small boys Drew is rarely anywhere but home at that hour. So where was he? At High Plains School in Loveland! Mrs. Lemons, the band director at HPS, got creative and split her beginners into three groups due to COVID […]
Music Educators, As you have likely heard, the government has passed into law 3 different “Cares Acts” that include funding for Schools, referred to as ESSER FUNDS. The 2nd round of ESSER Funds is available now on a grant basis to schools. This is a use it or lose it type of funding and schools […]
This Saturday is the Colorado State University Virtual Trumpet Day! CSU Trumpet Day is designed for trumpet players of all ages who are looking for an event that inspires their love of music and all things trumpet. Trumpet students, teachers, performers, and band directors in Colorado are invited to attend directly on Zoom. Hosted by […]
Former SE Shires trumpet builder and current Boomer Music Company repair shop Manager David Smalley sits down to talk trumpet maintenance. He touches on such topics as: Simple routine maintenance you can (and should) do at home How often to get a professional chemical or ultrasonic cleaning Lubricants – What to and not to use […]
Trumpet players of all experience levels ask us the same question: What is the difference between yellow brass and gold brass? Drew explains the differences, shows what they look like, and demonstrates the differences in sound.
In this Boomer By Request video String instruments can be tricky to maintain, especially for a beginner. We hear from orchestra teachers all the time that kids adjust one tiny thing and make their instrument unplayable. This is not their fault! They simply lack the necessary experience. In this video Sarah draws on her years […]