Online lessons, music, resources, hints, tips, games and anything else you might need to learn in the Rookie Band.
Lesson videos
Each of the 9 lessons has a warmup (~5min) and a lesson video. Do the warmup every practice session, then work on one or two songs from the lesson, using the video as reference. When you feel you are ready to move on, go for it! Be sure to tell me how you are going in lessons – I always like to listen to something you’ve worked on!
Click here to access the lessons.
Guided Warmup
The guided warmup is an excellent way to structure your practice routine. Play along with a 5 minute guide track through a series of exercises.
Click here to access the guided warmup.
Band Music
From late term 2, we will start doing band pieces. These are typically longer pieces where each instrument has a different part. When played together, these pieces add harmony to the melody, resulting in a full sound that only a whole band working together can achieve,
Click here to access the band music.
FAQ and Troubleshooting
This section has answers to common problems. If there is something you want to get better at, this is where to go. Want to play higher? Louder? Softer? Are you finding note reading tricky? Rhythms? The answers are here.
Games, Apps and Aids
Sometimes, you need an alternative way to approach your learning. Here are some ideas that might help.
Videos to check out
To know how you should sound, listen to these great players!
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