Beginner Instructional Videos

Reeded instrument Mouthpiece assembly

Mouthpiece/reed/ligature assembly

Saxophone and Clarinet



Woodwind articulation

Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone

Brass articulation

Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone

Introductory instructional videos via youtube playlist

Each link below opens a YouTube playlist that does an excellent job breaking down and explaining each of the introductory steps of assembly, playing position, and tone production of each instrument. Use them as a guide if you need reminders when you are working with your instrument at home. Some descriptions might be slightly different than what we do together in class, and that's okay!


FLUTE - assembly, position, and first sounds

FLUTE - same as above, different instructor


CLARINET - assembly, positions, and first sounds


SAXOPHONE - assembly, position, and first sounds

SAXOPHONE - same as above, different instructor


TRUMPET - assembly, position, and first sounds

TRUMPET - same as above, different instructor


FRENCH HORN - assembly, position, and first sounds


TROMBONE - assembly, position, and first sounds


PERCUSSION - check out videos 1-3 specifically, 4-6 helpful

(#6 from above link is a really fun way to practice sticking pattern changes for players of all skills)

PERCUSSION - check out videos 5,6,7 (8 for double tap/rolls)


FINGERING CHARTS - for all instruments