Ashley has extensive experience as a clinician. She has done master classes for universities, middle and high schools around the country. Her clinics can be tailored to the needs of any group of musicians, from beginning players to more experienced players. Contact Ashley directly for more information.

Breathing, Posture and Sound Production

This clinic is designed to crack all myths surrounding breathing, posture and sound production on a brass instrument. How many students have ever heard, “Breathe from your diaphragm.” or “Squeeze your lips tightly together and blow.”? How many students know where their ribs are located or what the diaphragm actually does? How many students put an instrument in their hand and suddenly forget how to take a relaxed breathe that is free from tension?

It is designed to be fun, interactive and extremely educational. Using straws, breathing tubes and various breathing and posture exercises, students will be sitting up taller, breathing and releasing the air in a relaxed manner, and playing with more freedom.

This clinic takes anywhere from 45 mins. – 2 hours, and can be adapted and expanded in a number of ways.

Brass Coaching

This clinic is designed specifically to help with the intonation, sound quality, technical difficulties, and overall improvement in ensemble playing.