[Trombone-l] musicianship question

[Bob Woodard]

I think that playing musically is a result of being able to have a "sense"
of what the music should sound like in one's head.  That "sense" is best
developed by listening to lots of music.  The more exposure to different
styles/genres the better.  Recorded and/or live.  Better still is having the
opportunity to perform in ensembles with musicians who play or sing
musically (community groups, all-state/region/district bands or choirs).
Encourage private study if possible.  Small ensembles and solos also are
great opportunities for developing musical sensitivity.

Good luck and kudos for being an advocate for making music more than just
notes and rhythms - oh to have more teachers that were willing to work on
developing true musicianship.

Bob Woodard

  

 
> For all those that do any teaching, how do you teach a
> student (or group- band/orch etc) to play musically?