I enjoyed performing an ASO outreach service with the Atlanta Music Project. The ASO brass quintet performed a short recital and then we were able to work with individual students.

If you haven't yet heard of the Atlanta Music Project, their missions is "to inspire social change by providing Atlanta's underserved youth the opportunity to learn and perform music in orchestras and choirs." atlantamusicproject.org

To learn more about our visit and see some pictures and video, check out their blog.

Today I'm off to a clinic at a local school in Surrey, BC. This is one of my favorite parts of my job - teaching.

This weekend I enjoyed teaching lessons to more advanced college-aged students at the STW, but I also love the students who just picked up the trombone. Both groups are very different to teach, but very rewarding.

The clean slate of a new beginner holds so much potential - I make it my goal in our weekly lesson to unlock as much of this as possible. Today's younger student's schedule is so packed with activities that I try to make realistic weekly practice goals, but it is truly amazing how much improvement I've seen with students who may only practice at band and in private lessons (of course I don't advocate this approach!).

The professional masterclass or clinic teaching environment is fun and challenging as a clinician because you want to introduce large concepts that can apply to both individual students and the larger audience.

Whatever the teaching environment, I love it!