Cooper is a Multi-Instrumentalist, with vast knowledge and experience performing with Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Keyboard, and Blues Harmonica. With a Bachelor's Degree from the Berklee College of Music in Boston and studies in Classical Performance at the Lionel Hampton School of Music, he has also more than 10 years of performing professionally, whether while road touring in the U.S. or playing on different cruise ships. He is also an entertainer with his own shows, as well as a producer of his music and of others. Whenever he is not performing, he teaches individual online classes. He mostly plays Jazz, Classical and Popular music.
If you are looking to sell a used clarinet, you might have several questions that you need answers for: In this article, we will cover all of these clarinet topics and more. What Factors Influence the Value of a Used Clarinet? The number one factor… Read More »Sell Used Clarinet
Saxophones are very intricate devices. If you look at the instrument, it is very complex, almost like a machine. Every single key has a leather pad that can be worn out, as well as a spring that can wear out. Many of the keys have… Read More »Master Saxophone Care: Essential Tips and Tools
There are many reasons for selling a used flute, whether it’s just because you or your child doesn’t play it anymore, there is a need to upgrade to another flute or you are changing to another band instrument. Depending on the conditions, your flute is… Read More »Selling a Used Flute? How Much It’s Worth and Where to Sell It
The saxophone is a pretty loud instrument acoustically. But it’s not so easy to mute like other instruments. If you want to mute the instrument, this creates a problem. If you’ve ever had angry neighbors but needed to practice to get better, you know exactly… Read More »Saxophone Mutes Expert’s Guide
If you just got your saxophone, you’re probably checking out all of the different parts. The metal clamp thing that holds the reed on? That’s a saxophone ligature. Is it important? Does it matter? What are the best sax ligatures? What is a saxophone ligature?… Read More »Saxophone ligatures
If you are looking at saxophones, you have probably seen these brightly colored fluffy rods that also make great lightsaber fights. What is the deal with these? Are they good for your sax? What are these rods? These are referred to as saxophone pad savers. … Read More »Saxophone Pad Savers
You may have come across a couple of articles referring to a left-handed saxophone, or maybe you’re just curious about the topic. Do left-handed saxes exist? Or are they just a myth? The idea for a left-handed saxophone may come from the incredible popularity of… Read More »Left-handed Saxophones
If you’ve visited a Sam Ash you may have seen their line of instruments called Jean Baptiste. What are these like? Are they any good? We will explore these topics in this article. What are Jean Baptiste saxophones? Jean Baptiste instruments began business in 1932… Read More »Jean Baptiste Saxophones
You may have noticed a chapstick type tube that came with your saxophone. What is it? What is it used for, and why does it matter? It is one of the most important cleaning tools every saxophonist should have. Do Saxophones Need Cork Grease? Cork grease… Read More »Cork Grease for Saxophone
If you or your child has just recently decided to play the clarinet, now it is time for you to decide on whether to purchase a brand new instrument for the new beginner clarinet player in the house. You can also consider purchasing a used… Read More »Clarinets for Beginners
