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Designed by performing artists for performing artists, the PowerLung Performer Series is the only product line for the Performing Arts supported by evidence from independent studies proving their effectiveness. The products and accessories help the musician and vocalist strengthen and train their breathing. PowerLung is the only company to offer breathing training products that support training inhale and exhale in the same breath while teaching and reinforcing good breathing form. More »

We provide innovative ideas for today's most successful marching programs, including the brand new DVD, "Dynamic Marching & Movement: Volume 1", visual and music show designconsulting, technology, drill writing, and music composition & arranging. More »

Electronic notes to tune your instrument; Excellent for tuning timpani, Individual note select and volume control. Train your ear for the perfect pitch. Convenient key chain design. Durable *Accurate *Easy-To-Use. Batteries included (AG13)Optional carrying case available. More »

Thoughts on Teaching and Learning Music. 111 Inspirational Tools and Projects by Diane and Nick Petrella. More »

The patented Pneumo Pro has helped thousands of new flutists to quickly learn how to have a beautiful tone. Band directors and flute teachers love how the Pneumo Pro facilitates the correct and consistent placement of the air column, taking the mystery out of tone production. The Pneumo Pro also helps older students quickly achieve a more resonant and focused tone with proper intonation, as well as more accurate octave and register changes. More »

Lack of finger control causes tension in the hand allowing the finger to extend over the valve or key. The result is inaccurate practice and pushing and pulling of the valve or key.

The Solution
“Finger Fixers” teaching aid trains the fingers to stay in place. With regular use, relaxation in the fingers and hand occurs resulting in proper muscle memory and correct vertical motion of the valve or key. More »

The WindMaster is a fun and effective way to help get the air moving and develop lung capacity.Playing a wind instrument is all about the air. More specifically, it's all about the inhalation. We can only blow out as much as we take in. The average person breathes between 17,000 and 20,000 times a day. So, by age 10, when a child starts playing a musical instrument, he or she has breathed some 70 million times! With just a handful of exceptions, they were all small and shallow breaths - not More »

Small Bands - Making The Most Of What You Have!
Over the past 15 years, the Jackson Academy Band has engraved its distinctively uncommon persona on the marching band community reaching all facets of the country. This educational and highly enjoyable DVD will explore the formulas used as Head Director Bruce Carter walks the viewer through a ?time table? of creation, quality, and legacy. Small Bands - Making The Most Of What You Have! will answer close to 90 minutes of questions commonly asked b More »

REACH YOUR PEAK POTENTIAL - Dynasty USA and The Blue Devils are very proud to introduce a powerful audio visual teaching aid titled, Dynasty of Brass. Wayne Downey and the Blue Devils brass staff have created a powerful resource for teachers and students alike. The DVD's 5.1 Surround Sound performance examples and downloadable exercises combined with the multi-angle DVD environment are being applauded as a revolution in educational media. Featuring The Blue Devils, it's an all INSPIRING AND ED More »