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About Ben Nussbaum

Ben Nussbaum is a freelance editor and writer who lives in Northern Virginia. Before he became a freelancer, he was the founding editor of the special projects division at USA Today. He has edited hundreds of magazine issues and written many books for children. One of his favorite possessions is a soprano Yamaha ukulele.

Educator Profiles

Flutist Mimi Stillman’s Sweet Sounds

As founder, artistic director and executive director of a chamber group, Mimi Stillman dives into everything.

Educator Profiles

Mimi Stillman: Accomplished and Approachable

Flute prodigy Mimi Stillman showcases the physical, intellectual and emotional aspects of music making — and she shares these skills with students around the world.

Educator Profiles

Cellist Mike Block’s Musical Quest

Cellist Mike Block’s output is staggeringly diverse, and he applies a high level of skill, commitment and efficiency into every style.

Mike Block Remembers the Hidden Meaning Behind a Lesson

Playing at a high level matters more than musical selection.

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Denis DiBlasio: Jazz Saxophonist, Music Educator and Storyteller

Denis DiBlasio’s life in jazz and teaching has been full of improvisation, invention and reinvention.

3 Improvisation Impediments and How to Fix Them

Denis DiBlasio stays flexible as a teacher and jazz saxophist by flipping three reasons why people don’t succeed as improvisers.

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The Drive of Top Tubist Aaron Tindall

After working his way to the top of the tuba profession through relentless effort and focused planning, Aaron Tindall expects the same from his students.

Aaron Tindall’s “10 Rules of Play”

Consistency is key, so build your pedagogy around creating consistency in these 10 areas.