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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 provides some suggestions given by the author for practicing for a live music performance. According to the author, one of the great methods of practice is to be in an environment where other musicians are supportive, such as an open mic event. The author opines that an open mic event is not only good for conquering stage fright, but also helps in learning new material and learning how to improvise.

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.

The article offers the author's insights on how pianists can perform accurately by following a series of choreographic steps during practice. Topics include the need for pianists to program themselves to move from one note to the next, the importance of a precise body movement between notes, and the use of pulseless practice to allow pianists to move to the next note when they are ready.

The article offers the author's tips for singing. Among the recommendations are observing the technique of vocalists, avoiding dairy products and hard liquor, and learning versatile style of singing. It also mentions the use of visualization technique by vocal coaches for sound projection and placement, regular practice, and use of yak & yell technique.

The article provides practice tips for musical training. Among the tips that were discussed include the use of Arban's trumpet method and metronome mark (MM), the significance of finding the suitable piece of music, and the crucial aspects of procrastination when it comes to time delays in a practice room.

The article offers the author's insights on the things to consider by musicians in playing brass. Topics include the need for brass players to take more practice after three failed or missed attempts, the importance of having an encyclopedic knowledge of great players and instruments, and learn and ask questions from experienced players, professionals, and students alike.

The article presents information on how singers maximizing singing practice. It is suggested to identify the words which cause a singer to trip up and lose his coordination. It is suggested to practice the song uninterrupted from beginning to end and to learn to multi-task. The article also presents a practice chart which focuses on various alternatives for a typical 30-minute practice session.

The article presents information related to practicing music. According to the book "Outliers," by Malcolm Gladwell, gaining expertise in anything requires 10,000 hours of practice. The author by citing his owm experience tells that he has been playing the trumpet for 45 years, including 35 years as a professional player.

The author shares simple approaches in fostering relationship to time and space in jazz improvisation. As a trumpet player, the author states that everything being practiced and performed must always relate to time, because playing with good time takes time. Meanwhile, he cites the use of metronome to cultivate a more meaningful relationship to time.

The article tackles the concept of chromatic scales or axial modes and system after doing chromatic metronome training in woodwind instrument playing. The idea on axial modes is to use a set of number of intervals for constructing a melody or chord series without assigning a particular key beforehand. It is said that the system shown in this paper can expand and grow a woodwind instrument player's technique.

The article offers tips that are helpful to keyboard players, especially when they are aiming for peak performances. First is the issue of preparation, particularly on how these groups of musicians practice leading up to their performance. Many classical players recommend practicing the pieces at a slow tempo, then medium, and finally fast. These classical musicians noted that pieces should never be played at a tempo that cannot be maintained with perfect accuracy of execution.

The article offers tips on how to warm up one's voice for an effective performance. It suggests that to maintain a voice, one must develop precision and discipline. To achieve this state, one must always start with breathing exercises and then easing the voice with something that is non-stressful. These breathing exercises includes panting and humming.

The article presents the standard written rhythm of the Bossa Nova in the Brazilian drumming context. Loosely translated as new thing, it gained popularity in North America in the 1960s. It is like a Samba rhythm for which there are many slowed down. The Bossa Nova rhythm is a 2-bar pattern that functions much like the clave does in Cuban music. The groove should be played lightly and smoothly and players must be careful not to play the bass drum to loud.

The article presents intonation exercises for musicians playing brass instruments. The first exercise is done with the use of a typical electronic user. The second is done using a concert pitch chord. The third exercise is in relation to the second, and the fourth one involves playing a melody such as "Amazing Grace." The last exercise focused on the listening skills of a brass player.

In this article, the author provides some exercises that can be done with a metronome. According to the author, in one of the exercises one can set the metronome to # = 40 bpm, repeat each bar as many times as one desires, and play all four bars consecutively. The author suggests another exercise in which the metronome should be set to 50 bpm. According to the author, the beats of this exercise are commonly played by musical accompaniment.

The article focuses on interdependence and ambidexterity in instrumental music. Interdependence is the ability to play different rhythms simultaneously and somewhat independently of one another in a musical situation, or for coordination development. Jim Chapin, in his book, says that while practicing, the limbs of the instrumentalist should fall into place without having to make efforts.

The article presents the author's opinion on the use of a mirror when practicing a brass instrument. The author suggests the use of two types of mirrors: full-length, to watch the posture, and close-up, to watch the embouchure. He also says that the mirror helps in learning to use muscles in the most efficient way. Only after memorizing the music piece can one watch oneself in the mirror. Posture guidelines have also been suggested by the author.

The article gives tips on how to be a great sub drummer and the steps to be taken to be hired on a regular basis as a sub for concerts. When one accepts a gig, find out the group's song list and ask the bandleader for the charts, CDs, MP3s or live video and recordings of their songs. If they don't have these, do prepare road maps of all the tunes especially of those, one is not familiar with. Do attend the rehearsals and appropriate equipment to the gig.

Offers tips for practicing in playing the keyboards. Focus on one section of a song; Recommendation to build a repertoire of segments; Advantages of difficult technique.

Offers tips for playing bass guitar. Significance of listening to each note; Manipulation of bass sounds with the use of effects pedals; Advantages of writing your own music compositions.

Offers tips for incorporating double bass drumming into a single bass rock beats. Use of hi-hat and ride cymbal; List of common beats; Creation of grove in 4/4.

Provides tips for drum practices in Canada. Areas to develop for drum practicing; Duration of the practice time; Evolution of personal style.