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 […]
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 […]
December 15, 2017
We all know a gadget lover who is impossible to shop for. Whether they already own just about everything or have very particular tastes, we tend to put off shopping for them until the very last minute. If they’re also a musician, you’re in luck- this list is chock full of stocking stuffer and gift […]
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 22, 2017
The bass has been a staple of popular music for decades. While most people today think of electric bass guitars, which feature prominently throughout many genres of music though they only appeared on the market in the 1950’s, there are actually several different types of bass. Bass guitars can be electric or acoustic, they can […]
October 12, 2017
The sound of a guitar, like other instruments, will only be as good as the condition of its various parts. If your strings need to be changed or the nut is old, your sound probably won’t be as crisp and clear as it was when your guitar was brand new. If you purchased a used […]
September 20, 2017
One thing which commonly draws aspiring musicians to the bassoon, apart from the warm, dark, reedy timbre, is the level of customizability that the instrument has. The bassoon, a woodwind instrument in the double reed family that’s a popular instrument in orchestras, concert band, and chamber music, is popular not only for its sound, but […]
September 10, 2017
If you’ve already bought your flute, a sturdy case, and all the essential cleaning accessories, a flute stand might be next on your list. Choosing the best flute stand includes selecting one that’s manufactured from the right material and provides adequate leg length, among other things, but most who are new to the flute would […]
September 8, 2017
Besides purchasing the instrument itself, the best investment you can make when it comes to playing the oboe is in purchasing a sturdy case that’ll protect it from harm. A case typically costs no more than a couple hundred dollars, and could save you from repairs that can cost double or triple that down the […]
August 17, 2017
Rosin is a solid form of resin that’s obtained from pines and other conifers. Produced by heating fresh liquid resin to vaporize its volatile components, it’s semi-transparent in nature and varies in color from yellow to black. Used by cellists, violinists, and other string musicians, rosin helps create friction between the bow hair and strings. […]
