
What is Brass for Beginners?
Brass for Beginners® is an interdisciplinary method for learning the fundamentals of brass playing using the natural trumpet.
Why Brass for Beginners?
Brass is pervasive in almost every cultural and historical context throughout human history, yet only a small percentage of school children have the opportunity to learn a brass instrument.

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Why the Natural Trumpet?
The natural trumpet, or a modified child-friendly version of it, is an ideal pedagogical tool for learning the fundamentals of brass playing.
Experience Brass for Beginners®
Brass for Beginners® expands access to learning and teaching brass. Its extensive teaching resources and accessible instrument make it an exciting alternative for teachers of all backgrounds.
Whether you are a general music teacher looking for new ways to introduce wind playing, a band director seeking fresh ideas to help start beginning brass students, or a brass methods instructor in a post-secondary institution working to inspire the next generation of music educators, Brass for Beginners® can revolutionize your classroom.
Are you ready to have the most engaging and rewarding experience of your teaching career? Explore what Brass for Beginners® has to offer with the General Music Sample Package. It provides everything you need to give it a test run in the classroom.
If you aren't inspired by what you discover in the General Music Sample Package, return the materials postmarked within 30 days, and we will refund the entire amount!
