April 16, 2021
As the parent of a trombone student, you’ve probably been to your fair share of student performances and had plenty of exposure to the pleasant (and not so pleasant) sounds of your child practicing. While you might think you know your way around your child’s instrument, there’s probably a lot you don’t know. The quality […]
Learning the clarinet isn’t easy! If your child is playing on an instrument that doesn’t fit their needs, succeeding in music becomes far more challenging. Everything from finding the motivation to play to mastering clarinet fundamentals becomes more difficult when they outgrow their current instrument. Stepping up to a more advanced instrument will inspire your clarinet […]
April 15, 2021
If you’re a parent with limited experience in music, it can be hard to tell the difference between a student model saxophone and an intermediate or professional instrument. The truth is, details that seem small or insignificant actually make a difference in the sound quality and playability of these instruments. This means that your child’s […]
March 15, 2021
Whether you play the cello, the violin, the viola, or the double bass, high-quality orchestral string accessories are the most important purchase besides the instrument itself. From stands and bows to cleaning supplies, there are tons of accessories on the market that can improve the sound, longevity, and your overall enjoyment of your string instrument. […]
January 1, 2021
Buying Drums Playing the drums is a lot more enjoyable when the kit you own matches your personal tastes, skill level and physical traits. The key is knowing what to look for on your buying journey, and this guide has been assembled to help you out along the way. Having a basic understanding of what […]
December 22, 2020
Lots of people in our lives are hard to buy gifts for, whether it’s a reserved co-worker or a teenager who’s just started to explore their interests. Luckily, musicians are incredibly easy to shop for, and you don’t have to dig deep into your wallet to make them happy. In fact, for under $50, there […]
If you’re not a musician yourself, you may think that this unique group of people can be challenging to shop for, especially when it comes to cost. But the good news is that there are plenty of incredible gift options out there that will make the special musician in your life happy that are under […]
When it comes to gifts for musicians, big ticket items like new instruments and professional recording gear comes to mind first for most people. While those gift ideas are stellar ways to celebrate the special musicians in our lives, it’s easy to forget that it doesn’t take a significant amount of money to make musicians […]
Everyone knows that musical dads are the coolest dads around. From hip choral directors to dads in bands, there are countless ways that the fathers in our lives pursue and enjoy music. If you’re contemplating what gift to get your amazing musical Dad, consider one of these ideas: A brand new instrument Nothing will put […]
December 16, 2020
Once the gift-giving season begins, we all eagerly make our holiday wish lists and fill them with our most sought-after toys and gadgets. But it’s not always that we get everything we wanted and sometimes, we simply get the wrong things. In case you didn’t quite get what you wanted this Christmas, we’ve compiled a […]
