February 14, 2020
11 Presidents You Didn’t Know Were Musical
In celebration of President’s Day, here’s a little more about 11 U.S Presidents you probably didn’t know were musical.
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February 9, 2020
Get Out Your Guitar Day: New Places to Play Your Guitar
This year’s National Guitar Day falls on February 11th, 2020. You may be wondering, just what is the hype behind Guitar Day? We all know every day is a great day to jam out a solo for the cat to decompress after a long day. As we face the ebb and flow of growing up, […]
February 1, 2020
How to Choose a Beginner Ukulele for Your Child
Finding the right beginner ukulele for your child can be difficult, especially if you’ve never purchased an instrument before. From understanding the different sizes of a ukulele to knowing a little bit more about the type of wood they’re manufactured from, this article will help guide you through the process and answer some questions you […]
January 31, 2020
The Complete Guide to Professional Trumpets
When Should You Buy a Professional Trumpet? Once a trumpet player has fully committed to their instrument, is playing very advanced pieces, and is perhaps even ready to make trumpet playing part of their career, investing in a professional trumpet is in order. Professional trumpets can be quite expensive, so be sure you’re ready to […]
January 28, 2020
Top Six One-Hit Wonders from the 2010s
As we enter a new decade, let’s look back on some of the best one-hit wonders from the 2010s.
January 24, 2020
The Complete Guide to Intermediate Clarinets
When should you step up to an intermediate clarinet? Once a clarinet student (no matter their age) has fully committed to their instrument and is performing more advanced pieces in varied musical ensembles, a more advanced clarinet is in order. Step-up models of clarinets offer: a larger and fuller sound, clearer and more pleasant tone, […]
January 20, 2020
A Sizing Guide for Cello
Like violins and violas, acoustic cellos come in different sizes to accommodate different players. Cellos are sized according to the length of the back of the instrument. Older teenagers and adults play full size, or 4/4, cellos. These are 30 inches in length or sometimes slightly longer depending on the manufacturer. Younger and/or shorter students will find […]
January 10, 2020
New Year, New Gear: The Coolest Stuff in Our Online Store
Whether a novice musician or a seasoned guitar player with a collection of your favorite accessories, there is always room to upgrade your music-making collection. From premium guitar picks and chocolate leather guitar straps to ukuleles and electronic drum sets, we put together the ultimate list of some of the coolest stuff in our online […]
January 7, 2020
Everyday Reed Maintenance Tips
A good reed is hard to find. Many clarinet and saxophone players spend the better part of their time searching through a box of reeds trying to find the best ones. If you’ve played through a box of reeds and have separated the good from the bad, you may be wondering if there’s anything you […]
January 6, 2020
5 Bad Music Habits to Break in the New Year
2021 is here! Whether it’s eating less meat, drinking more water, or getting more sleep, the time to break bad habits is now. As a musician, bad habits not only impact your enjoyment of the instrument, but they can prevent you from growing as a musician. Whether you’re a guitarist, a saxophonist, or a violinist, […]