April 22, 2016
Most recognized for her time on season 14 of American Idol and as a member of the vintage jazz group, Postmodern Jukebox, Joey Cook is an unforgettable, quirky musician to be reckoned with. We sat down with Joey to talk about her musical journey and to find out what she’s been up to since American […]
April 20, 2016
When you play the saxophone, you should expect to have some trouble with your reeds. Finding a reed that produces a great sound is one hurdle but, even if you find the perfect set of reeds, you’ll still have to adjust them so you can achieve the sound you want. There are numerous ways to […]
April 18, 2016
Although the flute isn’t commonly heard in rock or pop music, a number of popular rock and pop bands and songs have prominently featured the flute in their music. Widely recognized as the man who introduced the flute to rock music, Ian Anderson remains one of the most highly regarded flutists in contemporary music. So […]
April 16, 2016
Even if your child isn’t learning how to play the trombone or trumpet from a professional band or orchestra teacher, you may still be curious about the key differences between the two instruments. Although they both belong to the brass family of instruments and are often featured side by side in marching bands and musical […]
April 13, 2016
After finding the right instrument, case, accessories, and teacher, the next decision you’ll be confronted with is finding an instrument repair technician to take care of routine maintenance and emergency repairs. Similar to purchasing a used car without taking a test drive first, you shouldn’t just choose a random repair technician without talking to or […]
April 11, 2016
In general, a beautiful clarinet sound is considered to have five different qualities: depth, stability, focus, clarity, and an appropriate balance of “ring” and “darkness” that’s usually referred to as color. Unfortunately, there are a variety of mistakes or bad habits that can have a negative impact on the above qualities, making your clarinet sound […]
April 9, 2016
Despite its large size, the cello is a fragile instrument that requires careful attention and proper maintenance to remain in good condition and peak playability. When properly cared for, a cello can last for hundreds of years. In fact, some of the cellos you see being played in orchestras today may have been manufactured in […]
April 6, 2016
If your child is interested in playing the viola, there are some important accessories you should purchase before you even think about signing them up for lessons. Not only can these accessories make their playing better and their practicing easier, but they will help make their overall experience more enjoyable. Provided your child doesn’t lose […]
April 4, 2016
3x Grammy award-winning artist and saxophonist for the Dave Matthews Band, Jeff Coffin, sat down with Senior Marketing Manager, Skip Wilson, to talk about Jeff’s start in music, instrument upgrades, and his relationship with D’Addario. He also gave us his advice on what it takes to become a better musician. Jeff, tell us a little bit about who […]
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 […]
