Category: Band & Orchestra

How Private Music Lessons Help Students in Marching Band Succeed

From instilling a sense of pride and community to delivering a host of cognitive benefits, marching band is phenomenal for kids. Marching bands do a great deal to nurture a student’s creativity, confidence, and musical ability, and working with a private music instructor helps to solidify and enhance everything that kids learn in their programs […]

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Instrument Rental Guide

The Power of Renting There are certain times of year when music is in the air and instruments are on the brain. If you’re the parent of a child going back to school, it’s time to start gearing up for a year of band. Or maybe it’s festival season and you’re interested in picking up […]

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What You Need to Know About Renting an Instrument Online

Has your son or daughter decided they want to play a musical instrument in their school’s orchestra or marching band? While this is fantastic news for a variety of reasons, some parents aren’t sure if they should rent or buy their child’s first instrument. Whether they’re concerned about their finances or don’t want to rush […]

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How to Get the Most out of Your Rental Instrument

The summer months tend to bring with them a variety of different things. Beach trips, vacation days…and no instrument practice? That’s right! Would you believe that nearly 75% of school music students don’t touch their instruments all summer?! In fact, many parents think returning their rental instrument is what they’re supposed to do at the […]

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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.

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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.

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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 […]

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Juno Reeds

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

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Everyday Reed Maintenance Tips

Everyday Reed Maintenance Tips

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 […]

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9 Apps for Musicians

Is It Time for an Instrument Upgrade?

If your child’s music studies concentrate on playing one specific instrument, such as the guitar or piano, the maintenance and costs associated with that instrument will make up the bulk of your expenses. One of the biggest debates surrounding enrolling a child in music lessons is how much– if any– are the parents willing to […]

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