Liam Work on time with the metronome set it at about 80 bpm, and count 1, 2, 3, 4 clap along fist in quarters, then halves, then whole notes Kayla Make sure you always practice with a metronome Clap difficult rhythms before you play them If something is giving you trouble, slow down the tempo  

Liam I hope you're all doing well! Keep playing and working on the things we've been talking about. Play along with some recordings, have fun! Happy holidays. Kayla Keep working on your scales, they've improved a lot already Keep working on tonguing Have some stuff you would like to look at/work on in the new year, whether it's actual material [...]

Liam Try to keep the trumpet still while playing (no up and down movement) Keep your lips a little more open for a fuller sound Keep the mouthpiece on BOTH lips Get the Rubank Elementary Method Kayla Practise the "For Trumpets Only" exercises in your book, slurred and tongued Practise the Christmas duets PRACTISE EVERYTHING WITH A METRONOME Please bring [...]

Liam Keep working on the alphabet song, make it sound smooth like singing Keep working on tonguing Bring in a song you wrote! Kayla Practice your C and Bb major scales and arpeggios Keep trying to get your tonguing connected Bring your school book if you can

Liam Don't squeeze too hard with your left hand! Try to keep your fingers on the valves all the time Practice the WHOLE alphabet song, try to make it sound like you are singing Don't yell at dad so much... Kayla Keep working on tonguing, try to get more "point" Keep looking at Mozart Melody and London Bridge (both parts) Learn [...]

Liam Keep working on your tonguing, a lot of improvement so far! Get used to your new note A Practice the first 2 phrases of the alphabet song, try not too move your head when your change notes! Kayla Practice your C major scale, ready to play for next lesson Keep trying to smooth out your articulation, it sounds much [...]

Liam Make sure your dad gets some valve oil... *cough cough* (I'd recommend Hetman or Yamaha) Keep working on tonguing repeated notes, try and get them as connected as possible Try and keep good right-hand positioning when playing Kayla Keep trying to make your tonguing more connected Always use a good breath Play C scale exercises (CDEDC, CDEFGFEDC, CEGEC, etc.) [...]

Liam Keep practicing C, D, E and G Work on "tonguing" repeated notes Slur different patterns between the notes you know (e.g. CDC, CDE, CEC, CEG, etc.) Kayla Practice tonguing repeated notes Work on the Long Tone exercise with a metronome, be picky! Practice "Lightly Row" with correct articulation