Students switching to tuba

[YSUTuba]

Hey all,

Next week I am going to be going to a school and teaching about 3 underclassmen high school students that are switching over to tuba. I believe one is coming from flute, one from trumpet and I'm not sure on the other one. I have taught lessons for over a year, but all of my students have been in high school so I can put music in front of them and they will learn it. I have never taught someone that is brand new to the instrument and was just wondering if anyone had advice on how to teach them.

Thanks =)

[Todd S. Malicoate]

What's the goal?

Once you figure out the answer to that question, the strategy should be more clear.

[YSUTuba]

I'm only going to be teaching them for like...5 days, so I think the main goal is just to get them acquainted with the tuba and ready for marching band.

[tubbba]

Don't forget stretches and exercises to combat the inevitable sore muscles from lugging 25 lbs of brass.