57-448 Brass Pedagogy

3 units, Carnegie Mellon University

In this course we introduce the "Art of Teaching". In this case, to teach, develop and encourage young brass players just starting an instrument or who are in their early stages of development. Concepts of basic brass pedagogy will involve the following topics: Music as Metaphor; Teaching young students; Listening; Developing a Concept of Sound; Posture; Breathing; Embouchure; Articulation: Single Tonguing, Multiple Tonguing; Mouthpiece playing; The Warm-up; Slurring; Intonation; The Upper Register; Endurance; Vibrato; Dental Braces; Orchestral Playing; Performance Preparation; Taking Auditions Brass students will leave CMU with a basic understanding of the pedagogical needs and requirements of beginning and inexperienced students, so that they may begin private teaching studio upon graduation.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Spring 2027, Spring 2026

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