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The article discusses how the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic affected the career and music recording activities of keyboard players in Canada. Topics explored include the rescheduling of the studio album release of pianist Michael Kaeshammer, the way keyboardist Mike Boguski focused on practicing his music during the pandemic, and the livestreaming of performances by keyboardist Matthew Cardinal.

The article presents rehearsal tips, tricks and truths from artists and ouring proffesionals. It includes recommendations to practicing with overcoming fear in mind; to sing your song five times in a row and don’t stop under any circumstances; to do meditation for focus; and to make adjustments based on timing and live arrangements and preparing for the nuances of the show.

In the article, the author offers tips to artists on how to plan, practice, and perform their music live. Also cited are the need for artists to know their goals and objectives for performing before live audience, the time, money and efforts artists are willing to invest for their performance, and the potential benefits of the author's LVS Performance Bootcamps in improving vocal and physical performance skills.

The article profiles notable Canadian women brass musicians. Topics include the contribution of women in the proliferation and continuity of brass music in the country, and highlights the career of Samantha Whelan Kotkas and Allene Hackleman including their experiences in playing brass instruments and approaches in brass music. Also mentioned are insights and advice of Kotkas and Hackleman to aspiring brass musicians including the benefits of practice and tips during auditions.

An excerpt from the book "LTR Drumming Method: Launch!," by Chris Lesso is presented.

The article discusses music practice tips which may be considered by trumpet players. Topics explored include the need to establish a practice routine to improve one's performance, the possibility of collaborating with other musicians in the midst of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, and the benefits of improving sound production and flexibility.

The author offers insights on music internalization that need to be acknowledged by musicians. Topics discussed include the way the interaction between the musical metre and the relative placement of rhythm contributes to harmonic structure and melodic expression, the use of metronome to ensure one's understanding of the beat, and a recommended exercise which involves performing one's click track.

The article focuses on ways that help to practicing and working with a metronome such as trying to develop perfect machine-like time that has no feel; and working on feeling the space between the notes playing. It also focuses on ways to work with the metronome: working on rudiments at various tempos, practicing grooves and fills.

The article presents several practical exercises that can help gain traction and rhythmic confidence while playing drum. It includes recommendations to start with straight eighth notes; to set the metronome to 40 that represents a whole note at 160 beats per minute; and to become aware of weaknesses and then practice it.

An excerpt from the book "Trumpet Voluntarily: A Holistic Guide to Maximizing Practice Through Efficiency" by Paul Baron is presented which focuses on the methodology of practice in music.

The article offers tips on how drummers can improve their weaker hand when playing drums. Tips include bringing the tempo of the weak hand in a relaxed and manageable pace, practicing repeated exercises to improve balance in the weak hand with techniques such as the Moeller method, and stick control exercises to build coordination.

The article presents the author's views on his techniques to play brass. These techniques include lying on one's back, relaxing, and checking one's breathing, taking a deep breath and letting the air flow freely while pursing the lips, and taking a full breath before starting to play. He notes that brass instrument players can make their natural body mechanics function properly if they learn how it works.

The article presents the author's views on techniques for older people to play a woodwind instrument again. These techniques include creating a practice routine that will keep one engaged, playing what one enjoys, and determining one's goals in music. He also stresses the importance of having fun and of recognizing the value of practice to improve one's self.

The article presents the author's views on his techniques to improve his skills in playing percussion. These techniques include getting a coach to asses one's level and create a customized program based on one's goals, playing with other musicians, and emptying one's mind and relax to prevent getting disconnected from the moment. The techniques will reportedly help ensure that the motivational cycle will continue.

The article offers the author's insights on how to efficiently practice playing woodwind instruments. The author states that the real secret to practicing is to determine the amount of repetition as it distinguishes how practice goes into a player's mind and body. He adds that many skilled musicians have experienced mental and physical exhaustion, unhealthy lifestyle, and injury due to their failure to respect the fragility of human body and mind.