Category: Buyer’s Guides

Clarinet Maintenance & Care: Tips & Advice

Essential Clarinet Accessories

If you’re interested in playing the clarinet, whether for the first time or once again, there are a few important clarinet accessories you should purchase before you even think about signing up for lessons. While some are essential to playing, others are essential to comfort and maintenance of your instrument. Provided you don’t lose or […]

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Four Tips for Choosing the Right Instrument

Four Tips for Choosing the Right Instrument for Your Child

Whether your child has never played an instrument before or its time to transition from renting to owning, there are a few things to keep in mind. Choosing the right instrument can seem intimidating, but with the help of your child’s music teacher, helpful sales representatives, and this guide, you’ll be headed in the right […]

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Essential Accessories for the Tuba

Every tuba player knows that even though the tuba is a mostly self-contained instrument, there are a few accessories which can make owning, playing, and storing the instrument easier. If you’re just starting out with a tuba, we thought it’d be helpful to put together a guide so you’d know what you need, what you […]

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How to Choose a Beginner Keyboard for Your Child

How to Choose a Beginner Keyboard for Your Child

If your child is interested in learning to play the piano, the best thing you can do for them is to get them a beginner keyboard. For most people, a ”real” piano is prohibitively expensive and large. Keyboards are more practical, especially for children who don’t know how to play yet. Because there are so […]

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Classroom Instruments: The Perfect Gift for Everyone

Classroom Instruments: The Perfect Gift for Everyone

Whether you watch Jimmy Fallon or are a fan of Metallica, you’ve probably seen the viral video where Jimmy Fallon, and members of The Roots and Metallica play “Enter Sandman” on miniature classroom instruments. With Lars Ulrich keeping time on adorable toy cymbals, Jimmy Fallon rocking out on the perennially wacky kazoo, and Kirk Hammett […]

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Bassoon Buying Guide

The process of purchasing a bassoon for your child can be difficult. Not only is a bassoon an investment in your child’s future, but it can be an expensive one. Throughout the shopping process, several questions need to be asked and answered before you can make the best choice. Do I really need to buy a […]

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Cello Case

Cello Case Buyer’s Guide

Searching for and purchasing a brand new cello case can be an overwhelming task. Only a couple decades ago there were only a few manufacturers who manufactured decent cases, lack of options made the decision easier. Fast forward 20 years, and there are more than ten reputable brands, each with many different models. There are […]

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How to Choose a Case for Your Tuba

How to Choose a Case for Your Tuba

So, you bought your child their very first tuba. Now what? Before you worry about purchasing them a music stand or a metronome, turn your focus to purchasing them a sturdy case. Not only will it make transporting their tuba to and from school a little bit easier, but it’ll protect it from unnecessary harm. […]

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Essential Flute Accessories

Essential Accessories for the Flute

If your child is interested in playing the flute, there are some important flute accessories you should purchase before you even think about signing them up for lessons. Not only can these accessories make their playing better and their practicing easier, but they will help make their overall experience more enjoyable. Provided your child doesn’t […]

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Tips for Choosing the Right Piano Bench

Tips for Choosing the Right Piano Bench

When you’re first starting out on the piano, in addition to purchasing the actual piano and finding the right teacher, finding the right piano bench is key. Not only will a good piano bench ensure you enjoy your time spent behind the piano, but it’ll make playing the piano more comfortable, regardless of your competency. […]

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