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Paul Cosh

My books and brass band workshops provide the tools you need to improve your playing and make your band sound fantastic!

I will be at all of the upcoming major band contests: The Open in Birmingham, the Finals in York, the Nationals at the RAH and Brass in Concert in Gateshead. My books will be on sale at the World of Brass trade stand. Drop me a line using the Contact Form if you’d like to meet up for a chat.

Books

My books provide collections of studies, practice routines and excerpts from the Arban all drawn from 30 years teaching students at the Guildhall, professional performers and brass band musicians from a huge range of backgrounds.

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Band Development

In my Brass Band Workshops I deal with all aspects of brass playing to improve your overall band sound and technique.

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Testimonials

Kevin Smith, Musical Director, Verwood Concert Brass

Paul’s workshop was hugely enlightening and enjoyable. His explanation and demonstration of good breathing, posture and articulation are now constantly being used by myself and the bands in our rehearsals and performances. For all four bands that attended, from Championship level to Community Band, everyone took away many positives.

Dr Roger Webster, Cornet Superstar!

The Practice Companion is another great aid from Paul Cosh. Brass players of all standards should have this book and rediscover the joy of practice!

James Fountain, Principal Trumpet, The London Symphony Orchestra

Paul Cosh is the best teacher I’ve ever worked with and I owe him so much. He has the answer to any issue and his advice was invaluable when I switched from cornet to trumpet. I will always go to him if I need to discuss playing issues.

Claire Colebourn, Tenor Horn with Championship Section Band

Paul’s breadth and depth of experience make him a highly effective tutor for all players at any level. He empowers players to improve; by giving them the tools they need to take control of their own progress. Time spent with Paul will make such a difference to your sound and technique.

Kate Moore, Principal Trumpet, BBC Concert Orchestra

Paul Cosh is a terrific teacher. He has the ability to see a student’s needs, musically, physically, and most importantly, mentally. Good straightforward advice from Paul has helped me on many occasions throughout my career. No gimmicks, no smoke and mirrors, just fantastic teaching.

Paul Cosh

Paul had a highly successful successful freelance career including engagements with the major London orchestras, stints in the West End and appearances on recordings and film soundtracks, followed by many years as a member of the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

Alongside his work as a performer, Paul was a Professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama for 30 years and has acted as the external examiner at colleges and conservatoires throughout the United Kingdom.

Paul has always maintained close links with the brass band community. He has coached and conducted some of the finest bands in the UK and adjudicated high profile contests at home and abroad. Paul is currently delivering full band, relaxed workshops around the British Isles helping to improve individual ability as a means of developing overall band improvement.