Should my child return to their music class?
It’s the thing on the mind of every band/orchestra parent: Is it safe for my child to return to their…
Cleaning and Disinfecting Band Instruments
Cleaning and Disinfecting Band Instruments A clean instrument is a happy instrument. Cleaning and disinfecting band instruments shared among students…
Guitar Showcase at Hillje Music
Hillje Music Guitar Showcase! Make plans to attend our Guitar Showcase event on Sunday, March 29th, noon – 5p, at…
Why renting a beginner instrument is a great idea.
Renting a Beginner Instrument is a Great Idea! Music education changes lives for the better, and renting a beginner instrument…
Hear the Difference a Quality Instrument Provides
Hear the difference a quality instrument provides at Alamo City Strings. As the musician in your family develops their musical…
Hillje Horn Showcase 2019
Hillje Horn Showcase 2019, Friday & Saturday, November 15 & 16. The Hillje Horn Showcase 2019 provides a fantastic opportunity…
Benefits of Joining School Band and Orchestra
The Benefits of Encouraging Students to Join the School Band and Orchestra When you’re a student, extracurricular activities are probably…
Buyer’s Guide: Amplifiers
When shopping for amplifiers, it is a good idea to start by defining your needs. Why do you need a…
11 Key Steps to a Successful Practice Routine
You know your child needs to develop better practice habits. They are in band or orchestra because you want them…
Six Reasons Why Musical Instrument Maintenance is Important
A crucial and often underappreciated part of playing your musical instrument is keeping it properly maintained. The care with which…
Three considerations when upgrading to a new step up musical instrument
Upgrading to a new step up instrument is an investment in your musical journey. Consider the big picture, timing, and…
How to Oil the Valves on a Trumpet, Baritone, or Tuba
Materials Needed: 1) Cleaning cloth or towel 2) Valve oil Lay out a towel on a flat surface. Place the…
The benefits of learning to play a musical instrument as a child
Few things on this entire planet are better for a child than learning to play a musical instrument. Studies of…
Why your child should be in the school band or orchestra
“Music,” wrote Plato, “is a more potent instrument than any other for education.” What wise elders knew intrinsically 25 centuries…