Sources & References

Books

  • Brown, P. C., Roediger, H. L., & McDaniel, M. A. (2014). Make it stick: The science of successful learning. Harvard University Press.
  • Campbell, M., Myers, A., & Gilbert, J. (2025). Sounding brass: Brasswind instruments and how they work. Springer Nature.
  • Farkas, P. (1962). The art of brass playing. Wind Music.
  • Frederiksen, B. (2002). Also sprach Arnold Jacobs: A developmental guide for brass wind musicians. Scholar Publications.
  • Gebrian, M. (2021). Learn faster, perform better: A musician’s guide to the neuroscience of practicing. Oxford University Press.
  • Green, B. (1986). The inner game of music. Doubleday.
  • Jeffers, S. (1987). Feel the fear and do it anyway. Ballantine Books.
  • McGill, D. (2007). Sound in motion: A performer’s guide to greater musical expression. Indiana University Press.
  • McWilliam, F. (2012). Blow your own horn!. De Haske.
  • Nelson, B. (2006). Also sprach Arnold Jacobs: A developmental guide for brass wind musicians. Polymnia Press.
  • Gehry Nelson, D. (2022). Cultivating curiosity: Teaching and learning reimagined. Wiley.
  • Pimentel, B. (2015). Woodwind basics: Core concepts for musical development. (Self-published).
  • Sparrow, S. (2008). Six weeks to finals. Oxford University Press.
  • Starer, R. (1996). Rhythmic training. Hal Leonard.
  • Steenstrup, K. (2007). Teaching brass (2nd ed.). Royal Academy of Music Aarhus.
  • Watkins, T., & Scott, R. (2010). From the stage to the studio: How fine musicians become great teachers. Oxford University Press.
  • Westney, W. (2006). The perfect wrong note: Learning to trust your musical self. Amadeus Press.
  • Wiggins, G., & McTighe, J. (2005). Understanding by design (2nd ed.). ASCD.

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