Imagine you find your dream flute and get the perfect sound on it. But after a few months, you notice black spots, or tarnish, starting to appear. One of the best ways to prevent that is to use anti-tarnish strips. The strips sit in your… Read More »Anti-tarnish Strips for Flutes
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
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? 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
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
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