As a music educator, I remember the excitement and anticipation I felt when I first decided to learn an instrument. However, with so many options available, choosing the right beginner band instrument can be overwhelming. That’s why I’ve put together this guide to help you… Read More »Choosing Your Band Instrument: How to Select the Perfect Instrument for Your Musical Journey
The bass trombone is an essential instrument in both jazz and classical music. It has a unique, deep tone that commands attention and adds a layer of richness to any ensemble. While it may not be as well known as some of its brass instrument… Read More »The Bass Trombone: Unleashing Its Power (Capabilities and History)
Achieving a good seal with your bass clarinet embouchure is essential for producing a clear, rich sound. There are many factors to consider when developing your embouchure, including the type of reed you use, the size and shape of your mouth, and the amount of… Read More »Bass Clarinet Embouchure: How to Achieve the Perfect Seal
Clarinet reeds are an essential part of playing the clarinet. They are what vibrate to create the sound when you blow air through the instrument. Without them, you simply couldn’t make any noise! Reeds are made from a variety of materials, but the most common… Read More »How Long Do Clarinet Reeds Last?
Refacing a clarinet mouthpiece can offer many benefits. It can help to improve the tone of the instrument, increase its projection, and make it more comfortable to play. It can also extend the life of the mouthpiece and save money in the long run. The… Read More »Clarinet Mouthpiece Refacing
If you’re a beginner clarinetist, or even if you’ve been playing for a while, you may not have given much thought to your embouchure. Your embouchure is the way you hold your mouth and lips around the mouthpiece of your clarinet. A strong embouchure is… Read More »Clarinet Embouchure Strengthening Exercises
When beginners first start learning trumpet, they commonly ask some of the questions we list below. Those are all valid questions that any student would ask. In this guide, we will answer those and also provide some tips on the easiest trumpets to start learning… Read More »Learning Trumpet for Beginners
Whether we are talking about a typical school band, a marching band, a concert band, a jazz band, or on another level, a professional orchestra, there are three main different groups of instruments in a band: But, what instruments are in a band? If we… Read More »Band Instruments – What Instruments Are in a Band?
Want to learn all the tricks and techniques of playing jazz on the instrument? If you are looking for online lessons, there are plenty of options out there. However, finding one that will teach you everything you need to know about playing jazz on the… Read More »Jazz Clarinet Lessons Online: Why to Choose Them
The last time your clarinet was played things seemed to go well, but now it suddenly stops playing altogether. Your clarinet is broken or not sounding as it used to. But how do you know what went wrong? In this article, we’ll look at common… Read More »Common Clarinet Problems (and How to Solve them)
