May 6, 2017
Whether you’ve just enrolled your child in trombone lessons for the very first time or they’re back in lessons after taking an extended break, excelling at an instrument takes more than just showing up for lessons–it takes practicing, maintenance, and plenty of communication between you, your child, and your child’s music teacher. With tips that […]
April 30, 2017
If you or your child are interested in learning to play the trombone, there’s a lot you’re going to learn. Inexperienced and aspiring trombone players may not be aware, for example, that the mouthpiece is arguably the most important part of the instrument. To the untrained eye, trombone mouthpieces all appear to be similar in […]
March 23, 2017
Armed with the belief that positive music can change the world, Lucky Chops is on a mission to bring life back into the music industry. Throughout their career, they’ve headlined at several international festivals and continue to deliver consistent sold out shows in NYC. Renier Fee, Director of Marketing at Music & Arts, sat down with […]
March 21, 2017
If you’re thinking about enrolling your child in marching band, selecting an instrument is part of the process–and the trombone is a popular choice. The trombone’s ancestor was a medieval instrument called the sackbut, which looked a lot like the trombone except its bore was narrower and its bell wasn’t as wide. In the 17th […]
February 15, 2017
Learning how to play the tuba is a fun and exciting time in your child’s life, filled with memories that they’ll cherish for years to come. While music comes to naturally to some, you can’t expect your child to become a master overnight- learning how to play the trombone beyond a beginner level takes years […]
November 18, 2016
For a trombone to function and play properly, all of the various pieces of the instrument need to work together. Because of this, it’s not uncommon that one small problem can throw the whole instrument off and affect the sound or your ability to play. As with any instrument, it’s important to be aware of […]
October 23, 2016
In the first part of this series, we introduced you to Giardinelli mouthpieces, reeds, and accessories, but did you know Giardinelli sells premium brasswind and woodwind instruments, too? Giardinelli may be a newer brand, but in their short existence they’ve built a name for themselves as a premium instrument manufacturer. If you’re ascending to the […]
October 21, 2016
In the world of musical instruments, the question about whether it’s better to purchase an instrument or rent one comes up often. When it comes to the trombone, as with other instruments, the answer generally depends upon your specific circumstances. If you’re a parent with a child that’s expressed a desire to learn to play […]
August 6, 2016
Renier Fee, Director of Marketing for Music & Arts, met Steven Greenall at the Conn-Selmer Institute in Mishawaka, Indiana, earlier this year. Their conversation took so many interesting turns that he thought it a worthwhile interview for The Vault. 1. Welcome to The Vault Mr. Greenall! For those that don’t know you, can you recap your […]
June 22, 2016
Trombones may not be the largest instrument in the brass family, but they’re certainly not the smallest- and, the larger the instrument is the more important it is to protect it from damage. In fact, providing proper protection is even more essential for the trombone, as its slide system will need to stay perfectly straight […]
