1. Your sound will always vary based on the space. It is the consistency, facility and intonation that is instructive. So, play where you need to play. 2. The shorter drills are fine. We should be able to transpose whatever examples you provide. 3. Your experiences in the music business beyond just tuba playing would be welcome. I fully intended to have a career as a performer. Sadly, I was not good enough. Now, I play most of my gigs (roughly 70 a year) on the sousaphone. I know I would find whatever you have to say about the business insightful and entertaining and those who still seek to be in the business (or those already in the business) would too.
I'm mostly interested in Tuba content only, since I'm just an amateur player. For the sound, I don't mind either way. Short form content sounds like a great idea though!
Hi Chris! I am always interested and encouraged by your videos. I understand sound quality and spaces used, I am happy to hear you in a small room or large, I’m not too concerned about that. I appreciate your time and if it means not the biggest room, that’s fine, plenty of us practice in small spaces. Your descriptions are very in depth and thorough, even if you trim them, you will give plenty of information. Yes, I want as much tuba info as you can give but with your experience, sharing knowledge about the business would be so helpful and wonderful. Thank you!
If your home is the only place available to you to make these videos I'd rather have that than nothing. Also, branching out into things outside tuba playing as part of each episode sounds like the way to go. I'd also like to see excerpt demos and tips (Fountains of Rome, anyone?)
Your standard of playing always speaks for itself, regardless of room, so I think a lot of us would be happy with higher frequency of uploading, even in less ideal acoustical spaces. I’m personally stuck in practice rooms a lot of the time, so hearing you in smaller spaces could be motivating and illuminating as well. Also, would you consider recording some of your DoTW’s on F tuba, or maybe even catering to the smaller horn? I personally find bass tubas to be very different beasts in the lower range and would be interested in your thoughts. Thank you!
I like your sound quality a lot! I think pdf formats of your drill will also be a great way on making sure I can just flip through and find a drill I'd want to do with the music laid out rather than going back to that video. Thank you so much for your contributions to the community!
I think that the recording quality would be more than acceptable especially for your caliber of playing. I think it would be beneficial to have more content talking about ways for musicians to find fulfillment and jobs that aren't just the big symphony gigs. Maybe some ways to market yourself in the music business and discussions on similar topics!
Go have fun...do some tuba or low brass duets or trios with Tony Kniffen or Chris Knox or your students. I also think a deep dive on the mental toll of having a top symphony gig and college jobs needs to be addressed. It's been brutal to many professional brass players. Thank you for all that you do and your time making these videos!
I think branching your content to the music business aspect would be great especially for those who want to perform etc.
1. Your sound will always vary based on the space. It is the consistency, facility and intonation that is instructive. So, play where you need to play. 2. The shorter drills are fine. We should be able to transpose whatever examples you provide. 3. Your experiences in the music business beyond just tuba playing would be welcome. I fully intended to have a career as a performer. Sadly, I was not good enough. Now, I play most of my gigs (roughly 70 a year) on the sousaphone. I know I would find whatever you have to say about the business insightful and entertaining and those who still seek to be in the business (or those already in the business) would too.
I'm mostly interested in Tuba content only, since I'm just an amateur player. For the sound, I don't mind either way. Short form content sounds like a great idea though!
I would love to see you playing fun and good etudes in the future of your short videos.
Hi Chris! I am always interested and encouraged by your videos. I understand sound quality and spaces used, I am happy to hear you in a small room or large, I’m not too concerned about that. I appreciate your time and if it means not the biggest room, that’s fine, plenty of us practice in small spaces. Your descriptions are very in depth and thorough, even if you trim them, you will give plenty of information. Yes, I want as much tuba info as you can give but with your experience, sharing knowledge about the business would be so helpful and wonderful. Thank you!
If your home is the only place available to you to make these videos I'd rather have that than nothing.
Also, branching out into things outside tuba playing as part of each episode sounds like the way to go. I'd also like to see excerpt demos and tips (Fountains of Rome, anyone?)
I trust your judgement!
Your standard of playing always speaks for itself, regardless of room, so I think a lot of us would be happy with higher frequency of uploading, even in less ideal acoustical spaces. I’m personally stuck in practice rooms a lot of the time, so hearing you in smaller spaces could be motivating and illuminating as well. Also, would you consider recording some of your DoTW’s on F tuba, or maybe even catering to the smaller horn? I personally find bass tubas to be very different beasts in the lower range and would be interested in your thoughts. Thank you!
music biz, flying do it all...
I like your sound quality a lot! I think pdf formats of your drill will also be a great way on making sure I can just flip through and find a drill I'd want to do with the music laid out rather than going back to that video. Thank you so much for your contributions to the community!
I would definitely be open to buying a "drill of the week" spiral bound book too if that's ever a possibility!
Everything you put out is inspirational. Would love to see more plane content!
Instrument maintenance and tweaks/modifications.
Tuba tips and the business aspects
I think that the recording quality would be more than acceptable especially for your caliber of playing. I think it would be beneficial to have more content talking about ways for musicians to find fulfillment and jobs that aren't just the big symphony gigs. Maybe some ways to market yourself in the music business and discussions on similar topics!
Go have fun...do some tuba or low brass duets or trios with Tony Kniffen or Chris Knox or your students. I also think a deep dive on the mental toll of having a top symphony gig and college jobs needs to be addressed. It's been brutal to many professional brass players. Thank you for all that you do and your time making these videos!
Id love for you to branch out your content more