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By Dr. Logan Chopyk In Part 1, we explored the external systemic dangers of the music world, from high-conflict personalities to the crushing weight of institutional hierarchy. We identified the source of the threat. Now, we must look at the target: your mind and body. When a musician says they are “burned out” or “losing… Read more

Protecting Your Gift Part 1: Systemic Trauma of the Musical Path By Logan Chopyk, DM A career in music can be one of the most rewarding paths one can take. It generates interesting people who are worth knowing and whose values are sorely needed in today’s world. However, while we often talk about music as… Read more

In Soviet Russia, You No Play Note. Note Plays You. By Dr. Logan Chopyk I recently had an interaction with a new student that highlights a trap even advanced players fall into. This student, highly analytical by nature, had spent hours in front of a mirror attempting to “set” their trombone embouchure perfectly before ever playing a… Read more

Ghost Tones for Rebalancing Hesitation by Dr. Logan Chopyk I was a guest artist this week at Slide School, and I was asked how to resolve hesitations when starting notes. This is a very common problem trombone players run into, so I thought I would make it my blog topic for the week. What Is… Read more