April 1, 2016
The clarinet is a beautiful, woodwind instrument that has one of the largest ranges of pitch when compared to all of the other musical instruments. It’s a fun instrument to play, either on your own or with a band. You can greatly improve your ability to play the clarinet when you take lessons, but you […]
March 16, 2016
Whether your child is interested in playing the saxophone or clarinet or already does, you may be curious about what a single reed instrument is. Where did they originate? How do they make sound? Single reed instruments are woodwind instruments that use a single reed to produce sound. Very much in contrast to double reed […]
January 27, 2016
No professional clarinetist would ever consider traveling to and from their performances or practices without a case or gig bag to protect their clarinet. Whether your child is playing a student or intermediate model, protecting their clarinet with a well-built clarinet case is a must. While hard cases and gig bags are essential for virtually […]
January 7, 2016
Artist Interview: Felix Peikli (Buffet Crampon clarinet artist and touring musician) Born in Oslo, Norway April 2nd 1990, Felix Peikli was introduced to music through the local marching band at the age of eight. After discovering his love and passion for music, as well as rapidly developing skills on the instrument, Felix received a Benny Goodman […]
October 26, 2015
As students enter a school band or orchestra, finding the right clarinet is important. Whether it’s your child’s very first instrument or time for an upgrade, it’s a big decision with many things to consider. The musician’s age and skill level should be taken into consideration, as should the kind of use the instrument […]
September 1, 2015
You can purchase the most expensive, handcrafted clarinet from the best music store in the country, but if the reed is subpar the clarinet will sound like a cheap, defective instrument purchased from a pawn shop. While every part of a clarinet serves its own purpose in providing that distinct ‘clarinet’ sound, some say […]
