About
Buzzing Brass
Buzzing Brass was launched in 2017 with the aim of providing kids and adults in the Wellington and wider Wellington region the opportunity to learn a brass instrument.
Buzzing Brass offers a structured musical pathway in both music performance and music theory no matter what experience level.
Buzzing Brass gets it's name from it's founder Byron "Buzz" Newton who briefly worked as a beekeeper (hence the nickname). "Buzzing" is also the noun used to describe the vibrating of a brass instrument's mouthpiece, this is what brass musicians do to create sound.
Why Buzzing Brass?
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Buzzing Brass provides a structured musical pathway.
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All experience levels are accepted
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Flexible learning environments.
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We can help you find an instrument to hire
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The following brass Instruments are taught at Buzzing Brass:
Soprano cornet
Trumpet
Cornet
Flugelhorn
Tenor horn
Baritone horn
Euphonium
Trombone
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Why learn brass?
Research has shown that learning a brass instrument:
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It's fun!
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Boosts team skills
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Teaches perseverance
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Enhances your coordination
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Betters your mathematical ability
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Improves your reading and comprehension skills
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Exposes you to culture
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Sharpens concentration
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Fosters your self-expression and relieves stress
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Creates a sense of achievement
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Promotes your social skills
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Boosts your listening skills
How playing an instrument benefits your brain - Anita Collins