by Jeff Beights | Feb 27, 2018 | Behind the Bell
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by Jeff Beights | Mar 8, 2019 | Behind the Bell
Mind your Ps and Qs Practice and Performance Etiquette By Jeff Beights A couple of weeks ago I turn 50 years old. The past few weeks has given me an opportunity to ask myself why I seem to be following in my grandparent’s footsteps in becoming a...
by Jeff Beights | Jan 31, 2019 | Behind the Bell
No Strings Attached Old Crown Brass Band By Rod King Downbeat is 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, for a free concert by one of Northeast Indiana’s premiere performing ensembles. The Old Crown Brass Band brass and percussion ensemble is made up of local music...
by Jeff Beights | Oct 22, 2018 | Behind the Bell
Breath of Fresh Air By: Rachael Picazo Monday can’t come quickly enough. Seriously, I mean it! It’s the one evening in the week where I get to ditch all my responsibilities, grab my horn, head to the rehearsal room, and join a bunch of fantastic musicians...
by Jeff Beights | Apr 21, 2018 | Behind the Bell
The Five “P’s” of Practice “Practice makes Perfect!” Growing up I heard this phrase often spoken. It seemed to sum up everything there was to becoming a fine player or athlete. So, I simply accepted this in its most logical and simplistic form. ...
by jabeights | Feb 16, 2018 | Behind the Bell
Warm Up To This Idea… Why warming up before you practice is so important. By Jeff Beights Over the years, in various playing situations, I have closely observed the playing habits of different players. One common behavior, more so in younger players, seems to be the...
by jabeights | Feb 16, 2018 | Behind the Bell
Wake Up Sunshine!! Suggestions for improving early morning chops By Jeff Beights Most musicians, beginner, amateur or professional, will, at some point in their career, have to play an early morning gig. In my experience this is typically the morning church...
