June 4, 2018
Whether you’re upgrading your gear or moving onto another instrument altogether, you might be wondering what you should do with your old stuff. Sure, you can let it collect dust in the basement or keep it around the house “just in case” you change your mind, but musical instruments, recording equipment, and accessories tend to […]
April 26, 2018
Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or professional trumpet player, you’re probably always on the lookout for ways to improve your trumpet playing. There are lots of trumpet playing tips and tricks out there, but you don’t need to look for strange and obscure ways to improve your playing. Often the tried-and-true methods are the best […]
April 19, 2018
Vandoren is one of the most respected companies in woodwind accessory manufacturing. The French company makes saxophone mouthpieces and clarinet mouthpieces, saxophone reeds and clarinet reeds, and ligatures and caps that are used by beginners and professional players around the world. Vandoren was founded in 1905 by Eugène Van Doren who was a clarinetist for the Paris Opera. The company moved to 56 […]
April 17, 2018
The guitar may be the backbone of rock & roll, but the saxophone is a prominent instrument in a variety of popular genres, including jazz and blues. Its players have been some of the most talented in history, and their music will live for centuries to come. While there have been innumerable saxophonists over the […]
April 15, 2018
When it comes to music, the human voice is about as expressive as it gets. From expressing the highest highs to the lowest lows, its ability to express emotion in its truest sense is unparalleled. That said, with enough finesse and practice, the saxophone can become one of the most vocal sounding instruments out there. […]
April 2, 2018
With a few simple, affordable supplies and this step-by-step guidance, musicians and music directors can easily learn to service rotor valves. This can be of great benefit in both emergency situations and as a matter of regular maintenance. While there are many points of service that can be attended to without great investment or advanced […]
March 27, 2018
As with learning other instruments, learning to play the tuba typically begins with lessons on a basic instrument. Once a student has become comfortable with the tuba and has made some advancements it may be time to move up to a higher quality instrument. This consideration is particularly important if your child shows great interest […]
February 27, 2018
Many people wish they were more musical, but very few take action to become more musical people. Whether you’re an adult who used to play an instrument and wishes you kept it up or a parent who wants their child to learn the language of music, there are a variety of different ways you can […]
November 7, 2017
If your child has been learning to play the violin using a student or beginner model for some time, you may be wondering if it’s the right time to upgrade to an intermediate violin. Before you make that purchase, however, there are several things for you to consider. First, is your child ready to upgrade […]
October 24, 2017
As a parent of a music student, sometimes its difficult to determine the appropriate time to upgrade your child’s instrument. Particularly if you don’t play yourself, knowing what signs to look for can be a challenge. Of course, instruments are an investment, so you don’t want to get ahead of yourself and purchase something that […]
