Brass

The Saturday Studio: Practice Advice II

Joe Dixon May 18, 2024

Good morning, I worry about students that play their instruments too little and those that play their instruments too much. I like purposeful, efficient practice. I’ve gathered a few...

The Saturday Studio: Practice

Joe Dixon April 20, 2024

The Saturday Studio PRACTICE Good morning, Everyone. I’m constantly concerned about a music program creating practice culture that is a critical component to that program’s success. It’s such a...

Joe Burnam

“I owe much of the success that I have had as a professional trombonist to the amazingly sound fundamental teaching that I received from Joe Dixon. He is one of… Read more “Joe Burnam”

Steve Lange

“As a former student of Joe Dixon, I know first-hand that he is the one of the best trombone teachers for students of all ages. Joe was my first teacher… Read more “Steve Lange”

“Joe Dixon is an outstanding teacher of trombone, exemplified by the amazing number of excellent players he’s cranked out over the years – all with a thorough knowledge of the… Read more “Keith Brown”

Eddie Green

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Tom Bennett

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Nathaniel Brickens

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Jarrett Lipman

“Mr. Dixon has been a fantastic mentor and friend throughout my entire teaching career. From him, I have learned how to teach music at a higher level and how to… Read more “Jarrett Lipman”

Greg White

Joe Dixon is the standard with which all private instructors should measure themselves. Not only is the quality of instruction top-notch, with unmatched levels of student achievement, but the level… Read more “Greg White”

Matthew McInturf

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