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 […]
March 28, 2016
As the parent of a violin student, you may be curious about how much you can expect to pay for a particular repair. While the cost of a violin repair may vary depending on the severity of damage, the luthier’s particular costs, or the age of the instrument, this list of common price ranges for […]
March 25, 2016
Jody Espina, Founder, President, and designer of JodyJazz Inc, took a few moments to sit down with Renier Fee from Music & Arts to take him through the history of the brand, the importance of the mouthpiece, and future projects. If you are interested to meet Jody in person, he’s been known to stop by […]
March 21, 2016
In its simplest terms, embouchure means what you do with your mouth; therefore, saxophone embouchure is what you do with your mouth while playing the saxophone. If you’re new to playing the saxophone, learning and perfecting the proper embouchure is one of the most complicated facets of mastering the instrument. Although there is more than […]
March 18, 2016
While studying the flute can offer many rewards and provide a lifetime of joy, bad habits and poor playing style can affect one’s progression and overall enjoyment of the instrument. Whether you’re totally new to playing the flute or haven’t picked up the instrument for a few years, there are a few important things to […]
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 […]
March 7, 2016
Whether you’re a student musician picking up your instrument for the first time or an accomplished artist who has been fine-tuning your talent for years, proper instrument care should always be on your mind. Ask yourself this: “What kind of musician would I be if my instrument wasn’t in perfect playing condition?” The answer is […]
March 4, 2016
If you’re concerned about the high price of purchasing a brand new musical instrument for your child, you may wish to consider taking part in a rent to own program. Designed for those who are unsure about their child’s future in music but who don’t want their rental fees to go to waste, rent to […]
February 26, 2016
Based out of Frederick, Maryland, Kirk Evans is a string repair technician with Music & Arts. In addition to repairing instruments, he ensures consistency in repairs, proficiency in new trainees, and peace of mind with Tylenol. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ You’ve been a leader within the Music & Arts repair team for 16 years. What did you do […]
