GuidesMusicBuyer’s Guide: Amplifiers16 Apr 2019When shopping for amplifiers, it is a good idea to start by defining your needs. Why do you need a…
LessonsMusicOrchestraPracticeSchool Band11 Key Steps to a Successful Practice Routine16 Apr 2019You know your child needs to develop better practice habits. They are in band or orchestra because you want them…
Instrument MaintenanceMusicSix Reasons Why Musical Instrument Maintenance is Important5 Jan 2019A crucial and often underappreciated part of playing your musical instrument is keeping it properly maintained. The care with which…
MusicSchool BandThree considerations when upgrading to a new step up musical instrument31 Dec 2018Upgrading to a new step up instrument is an investment in your musical journey. Consider the big picture, timing, and…
Instrument MaintenanceMusicHow to Oil the Valves on a Trumpet, Baritone, or Tuba19 Dec 2018Materials Needed: 1) Cleaning cloth or towel 2) Valve oil Lay out a towel on a flat surface. Place the…
LessonsThe benefits of learning to play a musical instrument as a child14 Dec 2018Few things on this entire planet are better for a child than learning to play a musical instrument. Studies of…
OrchestraSchool BandWhy your child should be in the school band or orchestra14 Dec 2018“Music,” wrote Plato, “is a more potent instrument than any other for education.” What wise elders knew intrinsically 25 centuries…