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That's My Jam (Technique with Attitude) - Bassoon: Bassoon Method Book

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That's My Jam (Technique with Attitude) - Bassoon: Bassoon Method Book

That's My Jam (Technique with Attitude) - Bassoon: Bassoon Method Book

By Brian Balmages

Item: 98-BB215BSN
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Practicing long tones, scales and other fundamentals is an essential part of a daily routine, but it is not always the most fun part... All of that changes with That's My Jam, a collection of important technical studies paired with incredibly immersive background tracks including techno, R&B, hip-hop, rock and more! Play along with incredible background tracks using your computer or mobile device. Ideal for motivation and home practice. Establish a daily routine.

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Series: That's My Jam
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-61928-336-0
ISBN13: 978-1-61928-336-7
UPC: 241444426012
SKU: 98-BB215BSN

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About the Composer: Brian Balmages

Brian Balmages

Brian Balmages composes across orchestral, band, and chamber idioms with equal fluency, earning him commissions and performances at venues like Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Sydney Opera House. His honors include the A. Austin Harding Award from the American School Band Directors Association, the 2020 NBA William D. Revelli Composition Contest, and membership in the American Bandmasters Association.

Beyond the concert hall, Balmages has shaped music education as Director of MakeMusic Publications and Digital Education for Alfred and MakeMusic. He regularly conducts all-state and regional ensembles worldwide, bringing his pragmatic approach to student motivation and engagement into every project he undertakes.

Why we love this

Balmages understands the wall students hit when technique practice feels rote. By pairing essential fundamentals with professionally produced accompaniments across contemporary genres, he makes daily routines something students actually want to return to. The production quality and sonic diversity mean students hear themselves in a full musical context rather than drilling in isolation.

What to expect

Stepping into a studio session rather than retreating into a practice room. The tracks push energy and groove into material that could otherwise feel mechanical, transforming scales and long tones into something closer to performing.

Who it's for

Bassoonists from intermediate levels upward who struggle with motivation during daily fundamentals work. This method works equally well for students establishing their first serious practice routine and for advancing players who need fresh sonic contexts to deepen their technical foundation.

How to get the most out of it

  • Use the accompaniment as your metronome first. Lock into the groove before focusing on tone quality or intonation.
  • Experiment with different genre tracks for the same technical exercise. Rock-based long tones demand a different energy than R&B, and that variation builds adaptability.
  • Record yourself playing along and listen back. Hearing your sound against professional production reveals intonation drift and endurance issues that solo practice often masks.

How to use it

Build this into your required daily practice curriculum rather than saving it for optional enrichment. The consistent, predictable engagement means students are more likely to practice on their own, which compounds progress across your entire section.

Skills your students will build

  • Long tone control across the full range with sustained dynamic stability
  • Major and minor scale facility in multiple keys and articulation styles
  • Intonation tuning within an ensemble context and against recorded harmony
  • Rhythm stability and groove awareness when playing over non-classical accompaniment
  • Endurance management during extended technical passages

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