April 16, 2024
When One Journey Ends, Another Begins: After four decades of serving professional players and beginners alike, Woodwind & Brasswind is joining Music & Arts in an exciting new endeavor to enhance the musical experience for musicians across the country. Continuing a Legacy: Woodwind & Brasswind is joining Music & Arts, but its legacy is not […]
August 20, 2019
To learn how to hold a clarinet, begin with hand placement, posture, and angling. These core principles will help you achieve a clear tone and good sound.
August 9, 2017
Although woodwind and brass typically fall under the wind instruments category, the woodwind family is a great place for a beginning musician to start. These instruments are generally easier to play because of the way the air is blown into them, and many musicians who begin their music education with an instrument from the woodwind […]
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 […]
August 26, 2015
In musical orchestra and marching bands, the instruments are divided into different groups based on the sound they make and the voice they play in the band. In every marching band and orchestra there are two distinct groups of wind instruments: brass and woodwind. Although the two are similar in some aspects, there are many […]
July 27, 2015
Flute Rental Guide For most students, a rented instrument is the way to go when starting out in band. Renting is more affordable than purchasing, and it comes with some perks that can make a big difference in the learning process for a new flutist. The following guide contains all the information you need to […]
July 26, 2015
Saxophone Rental Guide Whether you’re a beginning saxophonist or mature musician who isn’t sure they have the time to fully dedicate to the saxophone, it’s a good idea to rent when starting out with a new instrument. Renting provides the perfect introduction to the saxophone, and it allows younger players (and their parents) the chance […]
July 24, 2015
Clarinet Rental Guide When a young musician first joins a band program, renting an instrument is almost always the most economical option for parents. Not only does a good rental program come with a variety of benefits and perks, it also takes away the obstacle of a big up-front payment, and renting can make it […]
April 9, 2015
Caring for your Woodwind Instrument Taking proper care of your Woodwind instrument is a must in order to ensure years of enjoyable play. Here are a few easy steps to keep your instrument in its best playing condition at all times. 1. Keep your instrument safe Cases keep instruments safe from drops and other accidental damage. […]
