I view every single moment I have with my students as precious! Whether it’s the half hour, “small-group” lessons I have with beginning instrumentalists, the sectional lessons I have with my second-year players, or the longer rehearsals I have with the entire band, there’s always so much to accomplish and no time to waste.

Nonetheless I still believe it’s worth taking the time to establish the habit of warming up at the start of individual, small group, or large ensemble meetings.