February 7, 2017
Hello fellow Teaching Artists! My name is Mike Casey. I’m a saxophonist, songwriter, and teaching artist currently living in Hartford, CT. I am also the saxophone, flute, and clarinet instructor at the Avon, CT Music & Arts location. My debut album The Sound of Surprise: Live at The Side Door comes out in February and […]
January 26, 2017
Every trombonist should have a fundamental understanding of their instrument’s mouthpiece and how it works. Whether it’s through experimentation, independent research, or time spent with an instructor disassembling and reassembling your instrument, the key to finding the perfect mouthpiece for your trombone is in understanding the different parts and what they do. From the rim […]
January 24, 2017
Designed with superior tone, playing ease, and outstanding performance characteristics in mind, Jet-Tone mouthpieces are the perfect choice for amateur and professional trumpet players alike. Regarded as a legendary mouthpiece manufacturer throughout the 60s and 70s, the Jet-Tone brand was on the verge of obscurity until it was recently reintroduced to the market. Since new […]
January 20, 2017
Although the subject is often avoided, most musicians have dealt with a playing-related injury at some point in their career. For some, the injury is temporary and simply needs to be worked through, while for others it can mean the end of their career. Like it or not, prevention and treatment of playing-related injuries is […]
January 16, 2017
If you’ve been playing the violin for a few years and are beginning to experiment with your playing, you may have come across violin pickups in music stores and while browsing online. For most violinists, the thought of installing and using a pickup is confusing, scary, and just plain weird. The good news is that […]
January 6, 2017
If you’ve decided to take violin lessons, and are committed to learning how to play, there are a few things you can do to make sure you get the most out of the experience. It may surprise you to find out that there’s more to learning the violin than just showing up for your lessons […]
January 4, 2017
In late 2016, Music & Arts invited the string group Simply Three to perform at several of our stores. Instead of interviewing only one member of the group, we thought we’d switch it up and interview each member individually. Whether you play the violin, the cello, the string bass, or just enjoy music, you’re sure to […]
December 18, 2016
by: Donna Schwartz For many students and their families, Holiday breaks mean a break from everything school-related, even music practice. Some take a break because they want to get away from the stress of learning pieces for school. Others take a break because they feel like they have nothing to play. There’s no Band music […]
December 16, 2016
Each December, Music & Arts honors a music educator with the Music Educator of the Year Award– an award reserved for an educator who shows outstanding achievement in music education. After looking through Amy Delorge’s nominations, references, and resume, it was clear we found our winner. Renier Fee, Marketing Director at Music & Arts, had the […]
In 2015, Music & Arts launched the Music Educator of the Year Award- an honor that recognizes a special music educator for his or her outstanding achievement in music education. From kindergarten teachers to college professors and everyone in between, anyone who has been teaching music full-time in the United States for at least five […]
