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
Trombones are very popular among beginners, particularly beginning band students but also in intermediate/youth orchestras. Today I’d like to present my unique perspective on the best student trombones and why they are best suited for beginners. The brands’ list is by no means exhaustive, but… Read More »Best Student Trombones
So you or your child want to learn saxophone! Awesome! It’s an amazing instrument to play. It’s a fundamental instrument in jazz and blues music, and also has a considerable presence in pop and classical music. Within woodwind instruments, it’s a very versatile instrument that… Read More »Best Saxophones for Beginners
So you or your child have decided to learn to play the flute! Awesome! Being one of the most popular instruments to play in a band, specifically on a beginner level, it is important to know what are the best options available for student players.… Read More »Best Beginner Flutes
Despite that, the popularity of each band instrument can vary during different phases of a student’s career, some instruments are more popular than others across all types of school bands and students’ ages. An instrument can be more popular depending on the role it plays… Read More »The 5 Most Popular School Band Instruments
Many players willing to join a band wonder whether they can learn to play all instruments with ease or not. The truth is that while some instruments might be easier to play, there are also instruments that will be more difficult to play due to… Read More »Hardest Band Instruments to Play
Opting to buy a used trombone can be usually a great way to save money, whether you are a student or beginner player, or even an intermediate or pro-level trombonist. Cost-savings can be more than expected, whenever you consider the following factors: the trombone actual… Read More »Used Trombones – Buying Guide
Used trumpets are a great option for beginner and intermediate players and are a more cost-effective solution while still offering quality when compared to buying new ones. Whether in an initial phase of learning or already looking for a step-up instrument, a pre-owned trumpet might… Read More »Used Trumpets – Buying Guide
Whether we are talking about a typical school band, a marching band, concert band, jazz band, or on another level, a professional orchestra, there are three main different groups of instruments in a typical band: brass, woodwind, and percussion. If we only consider typical school… Read More »Band Instruments – What Instruments Are in a Band?
When someone sets out to begin learning a new instrument the first steps are often the most important. For beginner trumpet players, the first step that everyone must take is picking an instrument. Without any assistance or source of information to rely on from the… Read More »Trumpets for Beginners – Easy To Follow Guide
Are you looking for a good beginner flute for yourself or your child? I’d recommend you try the Yamaha 225SII to determine if it’s a good option for your needs. What Is the Yamaha 225SII? The Yamaha 225SII is an entry-level flute, and it’s great… Read More »The Yamaha 225SII Flute
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? We will go over some of these topics in this article. Do Saxophones Need Cork Grease? Cork grease is a… Read More »Cork Grease for Saxophone
The recorder and the flute are from the woodwind family. The question is, how do they compare? What are their main differences, and similarities?
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)
Among the different types of clarinets, the bass clarinet is one that draws more curiosity. It differs greatly in size, shape, sound, and price from the other types of clarinets. And it does like quite similar to a saxophone. Bass clarinets are larger and heavier… Read More »Clarinet and Bass Clarinet – 5 Main Differences
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
