Powered by Music & Arts, the Woodwind & Brasswind Journal celebrates the legacy of Woodwind & Brasswind — the legendary musical-instrument retailer founded in South Bend, Indiana, in 1978. For nearly half a century, Woodwind & Brasswind served dedicated musicians of all ages and genres with expert customer support and an industry-defining selection. More than a store, Woodwind & Brasswind nurtured a vibrant community through its warmly remembered catalog, pioneering website and destination storefront. Today, the Journal continues that mission, offering artist interviews, lessons, gear guides and other features for discerning players who live and breathe music.

Greyson Nekrutman

Greyson Nekrutman: Play Hard, Work Harder

Greyson Nekrutman, a Buddy Rich-style virtuoso who plays in Sepultura, hails from a new generation of drum gods whose social-media skills work in tandem with their talent behind the kit.

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Julian Bliss

10 Things We Learned About Julian Bliss

Clarinet master Julian Bliss on Sabine Meyer, Wayne Shorter, multitracking and that time he almost met Ozzy Osbourne.

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Music & Artists: CJ Camerieri

The brass luminary and yMusic co-founder on discovering chamber music, lessons learned from Paul Simon and Bon Iver, using the DigiTech Whammy pedal with brass, and much more.

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