Category: Buyer’s Guides

Employee Instrument Picks

Top Employee Instrument Picks – December 2023

Music & Arts is an excellent destination for musicians of all levels, offering an extensive array of instruments that cater to every need. Whether you’re a student, an enthusiastic intermediate, or a seasoned professional, their collection spans from elegant string instruments to robust brass, and from soulful woodwinds to iconic guitars. Each instrument is crafted […]

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When to Upgrade Your Reeds, Strings, and Mouthpieces

Every musician, from professional clarinetists to beginner saxophonists, understand the importance of high quality accessories. From reeds and strings to mouthpieces, every part of an instrument affects its sound. One thing that’s not so obvious, though, is when those accessories should be upgraded or replaced. From knowing when it’s time to replace reeds to understanding […]

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Musical Mom

The Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Musical Mom

Mother’s Day is right around the corner. And if mom is a musician, music teacher, or just loves music, we have some great Mother’s Day gift ideas for you. The perfect gifts for music lovers are those that help them enjoy music even more. Or show off their love of music in unique and interesting […]

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When Is It Time to Upgrade Your Trombone?

  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 […]

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When Is It Time to Upgrade Your Clarinet?

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 […]

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When Is It Time to Upgrade Your Saxophone?

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 […]

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Upgrade Your Sound: Essential Orchestral String Accessories

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. […]

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Under $50: The Best Gifts for Musicians 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 […]

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Under $25: The Best Gifts for Musicians 2020

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 […]

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Under $10: The Best Gifts for Musicians 2020

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 […]

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