April 3, 2020
When Is it Time to Upgrade Your String Instrument?
There comes a time in every musician’s life when you need an instrument upgrade. Here are some signs that it may be time for a string instrument upgrade.
Category: Band & Orchestra
March 20, 2020
How Weather Impacts Your Sound
Have you ever wondered how weather impacts your sound? Musical instruments can be affected by many external factors including temperature and humidity. Learn more.
March 14, 2020
VENN Advanced Synthetic Reed – A New Species of Reed
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
Famous Drummers and Percussionists
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
Now Available! Juno Reeds by Vandoren – Get Your Best Sound from Day One
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
Famous Clarinetists
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 Top 5 Most Famous Saxophone Players
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
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 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 […]