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Can I teach myself to play the tuba?
With proper instruction, you can teach yourself to play the tuba. MusicProfessor’s step-by-step process will not only assist you in teaching yourself, it will provide you with high-quality examples of how the tuba should sound, so you can self-assess and learn right from the start.
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Is tuba easy to learn?
With proper instruction, the tuba is easy to learn. All instruments require practice to develop good sound and technique, and tuba is no exception. MusicProfessor’s tuba library is easy to follow, provides expert demonstrations, and is self-paced, which means you can watch videos when it is convenient for you, and rewatch lessons as often as you need to until you fully absorb the content.
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Can I learn tuba without a teacher?
It can be challenging to learn an instrument without proper guidance. This is why MusicProfessor is a great way to get started learning the tuba. Not only is MusicProfessor more affordable than in-person lessons, the teacher is an expert in tuba education and will guide you step-by-step, at your own pace and on your own schedule.
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Can you be too old to play the tuba?
You cannot be too old to learn to play the tuba. In fact, learning to play the tuba can help your body maintain its precision dexterity and keep your mind malleable. Learning to play an instrument is a great way to keep your body and mind young.
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Can I learn tuba from home?
You can learn tuba from home on any device with a browser. Simply login to MusicProfessor and practice along with the easy to follow video curriculum.
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Can I really learn tuba online?
You really can learn oboe online! Learning online is affordable, and the curriculum is self paced, which means you can watch videos when it is convenient for you, and rewatch lessons as often as you need to until you fully absorb the content.
Overview
Learn to master the deep billowing sounds of the Tuba which provide the essential bass tones to any ensemble.Learn to create the Tuba’s rumbling characteristic sounds right from the start through the sequential instruction in the Tuba Library. The MusicProfessor instructors will lead you from opening your case for the first time through performing intermediate-level solos and etudes, all at your own pace and on any device.
This video library is perfect for:
- First-time tuba players ready to get playing
- Intermediate tuba players looking to improve their performance skills
- Tuba students looking to improve their playing at home
- Band teachers looking for additional resources for playing and teaching the tuba
In this library you’ll learn:
- Step-by-step beginning tuba technique
- How to make a quality tuba sound
- How to play the tuba right from the start
- How to read the notes on the bass clef
- Tips for beginning tuba players
- How to practice the tuba effectively
- How to hold and care for the tuba
- Intermediate tuba technique
Curriculum
Instructors
Kevin Wass
Dr. Kevin Wass, Associate Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Texas Tech University, holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Michigan, the Bachelor of Science degree (Summa cum laude) in Music Education from Dana College in Blair, Nebraska, and the Master of Music degree and Performers Certificate from Indiana University.
Cameron Coday
Cameron Coday is a Band Director at Victory Lakes Intermediate in Houston, Texas. Cameron graduated High Honors with a Bachelor of Music and Minor in Leadership from the University of Colorado Boulder. She earned her Master of Music Education with Summa Cum Laude Honors from Central Washington University at the American Band College. Cameron has presented as a clinician for The Assisted Director and loves fostering conversation on teacher health and wellbeing. She is active in the pageantry arts, serving as brass staff for Arizona Academy Drum and Bugle Corps. She performed on baritone with The Troopers (2013, 2014), Phantom Regiment (2015), and The Cadets (2016). Outside of teaching, Cameron enjoys weightlifting and CrossFit. She coaches adult barbell classes, and loves her cat, Benjamin.