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  • How to Maintain Your New Alto Saxophone [Five Ways]

    Moisture Oiling Proper Storage Regular Checkups Want to shop for cases, oils, cleaning supplies and more Regular Cleaning: Wiping down your alto sax with a clean cloth each time you play is a great start, but nothing helps keep your saxophone playing quite like a thorough cleaning. Oil your key mechanisms as needed if you start feeling resistance when pressing down keys, but don't to fall out of adjustment, result in a buildup of debris inside the saxophone, and more.

  • May Staff Picks 2024

    This folds up nicely, have nice spring clips, a bag, and it holds books quite well." - Leslie Yamaha A lot of students start on those, but graduate quickly to the Royal blue box. French Cuts help reeds be more consistent so it’s less of a shot in the dark if you’re going to get a The Loog guitar was made in collaboration with Fender to give young aspiring rock stars their start on an instrument that is easy to learn while still sounding and feeling like a real strat!

  • How to Maintain your New Trombone [5 Tips]

    Maintenance Lubrication Proper Storage Regular Checkups Want to shop for mutes, oils, cleaning supplies and more You can find those here Learn more about how each of these recommendations can help you extend the lifespan play and emptying your spit valves are good first steps, but nothing helps keep your trombone playing quite If you start to notice your slides catching, scraping, or they just don't move as easily as usual try Lubricate your slides as needed if you start feeling resistance, but don't over-lubricate them as this

  • How to Maintain your New Trumpet [5 Easy Steps]

    Slide Maintenance Proper Storage Regular Checkups Want to shop for mutes, oils, cleaning supplies and more You can find those here Learn more about how each of these recommendations can help you extend the lifespan play and emptying your spit valves are good first steps, but nothing helps keep your trumpet playing quite Oil your valves as needed if you start feeling resistance, but don't over-oil as this can gum up the Slide Maintenance: If you start to notice your slides feel dry or don't move as easily as usual, apply

  • October Staff Picks 2024

    😌 Keep it at home or easily bring it to drum circles, an outdoor adventure, or the classroom as a more As an elementary music teacher I used them quite a lot. But they are fantastic for elementary education and - quite frankly - great and fun for any age!"

  • How to Maintain your French Horn [5 Easy Ways]

    Maintenance Lubrication Proper Storage Regular Checkups Want to shop for mutes, oils, cleaning supplies and more You can find those here Learn more about how each of these recommendations can help you extend the lifespan emptying spit from your slides are good first steps, but nothing helps keep your French horn playing quite If you start to notice your slides or rotors catching, scraping, or they just don't move as easily as Playing your French horn often, regular wear and tear, travel, and more can cause your instrument to

  • What if my child wants to keep their rental instrument? [3 Options]

    Haven't started a rental yet? Get started Just keep renting and you'll own it If you're renting to own, eventually you will reach the Whether you want to buy a newer version of the same exact student model, want to look into intermediate Have more questions about our rental process? Visit our rental page

  • Post-Pandemic Planning Guide for Music Education, Vol. 6

    This money flows from the federal government to the states, from the states to the districts, and from Navigating What’s Available in Your State ESSER funds move from the federal level to the state level, including mitigating the risk of COVID spread, offering supplemental support, and ensuring students have equitable learning equipment Summer programs and supplemental instructional support RESOURCE ROUND-UP Here are some more with you again in two weeks and can’t wait to see your momentum continue to build towards a successful start

  • Teacher Feature - Damon Knepper

    He started his musical journey performing as a percussionist in elementary school, continuing throughout Best flavor of Pop Tart? Oooh, this is a tough one… I’m gonna go with Wildberry. The classic “pencil baton” has saved me in quite a few rehearsals though… 😅 What Instrument do you WISH

  • Why should you rent a clarinet instead of buying a new one for $100?

    You or your child want to start playing the clarinet, and the thought of buying them a new $700 instrument quality clarinets usually have keys made with a durable nickel silver or solid silver that will take quite Imagine your child is starting soccer and you buy cleats that don't grip the grass, or start to rip and For under $100 you or your student can start playing clarinet and fall in love with an instrument that responds the way it should, and comes with all of the basic equipment needed to start playing.

  • 2024 Holiday Instrument Upgrade Event

    Whether you've been thinking about upgrading for a while, or are just starting to consider it, making Want to start the upgrade process? See what financing options or rebates are available! to outgrow your current instrument's capabilities You're starting to have more performance opportunities that type of instrument for a long time Music teachers have suggested it might be time Want to learn more Read more .

  • 4 Signs It's Time to Upgrade Your Student Model Instrument [How to Spot Them]

    your current instrument's capabilities You're starting to have more performance opportunities You can Passionate players may feel something similar starting to happen after some time though. You may not have access to certain notes, with more complex music you might be looking for some more You're starting to have more performance opportunities: If you're finding yourself performing in more Upgrading to a more suitable instrument can be a significant part of that process.

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