March 14, 2020
Selecting the right reed When it comes to choosing a reed, the choices can be daunting, especially for beginner or intermediate woodwind students who are still finding their sound and style. With so many reeds on the market, how do you know which one will work the best? There are two […]
March 8, 2020
If someone asks you “who is the most famous percussionist?” it would be difficult to answer right off the bat without some clarifying question – specifically, what genre? Additionally, if you asked ten people to name the most famous percussionist, you’d probably get ten different answers. That’s all to say that narrowing it down to […]
February 28, 2020
Vandoren – a leader in reeds and woodwind accessories – has created Juno Reeds, the first reed developed specifically for the beginning woodwind student
February 16, 2020
If you play the clarinet or are a fan of the instrument, your opinion of the most famous clarinetists will depend on the style of music you favor. Invention of the clarinet is generally attributed to German instrument maker Johann Christoph Denner at the beginning of the eighteenth century. Its name comes from the word […]
February 2, 2020
The saxophone is a relatively new instrument, invented during the 1840’s by Belgian musician and instrument maker, Adolphe Sax. The first orchestral music for saxophone was composed by Hector Berlioz in 1844. In the ensuing years, volumes of new music included parts for saxophone, but it really came to the forefront in the United States […]
January 31, 2020
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 24, 2020
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
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 7, 2020
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 […]
December 5, 2019
What are the various saxophone finishes, lacquers and materials available on the market? Saxophones are generally made of brass (though you’ll find some made of bronze or sterling silver) and can be found with many different finishes and lacquers. There are definitely some unique saxophone finishes out there! You might wonder if those different looks […]
