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The Best Gifts to Celebrate Graduating High School and College Brass Musicians (Updated for 2024)
Woohoo! They did it! Your student has persevered through years of essays and standardized testing to snag that priceless diploma. Here are some suggestions for colorful and practical gifts that show your pride in...
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Which S.E. Shires Trombone Valve is Right for Me?
The trombone world has seen tremendous advancement in valve technology over the last few decades. From the standard Rotor valve to the Axial flow valve, or even the new Twin valve system,...
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Care and Maintenance of a Trombone
Maintaining your trombone is one of the most important things we can do as musicians. It maintains the longevity of your instrument and makes it easier to play. It this...
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Yamaha 2023 Holiday Rebate Program!
Between now and January 2, 2024, many Yamaha wind instruments qualify for $50 - $100 rebates! Here's how it works: 1. Purchase a qualifying new and in-stock Yamaha instrument between October...
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How to Identify Your Bach Trumpet: Classic Edition
UPDATE: Bach Brass has just updated their Stradivarius line with new and improved models. Check back soon for an update on these exciting new trumpets! This article refers to Stradivarius trumpets...
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Ten Tips for Starting (and Maintaining!) Your Own Private Teaching Studio
So you want to start teaching private lessons but aren’t sure what to do? Every teacher and situation is different, so these tips are not meant to be “rules,” just...
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Why do we call it a “French” horn?
The name “French horn” is pretty misleading in all honesty, but it’s the most common name for the instrument in the United States. Why is it that, to a majority...
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Should I Get a C Trumpet?
Beginner or Casual Enthusiast Nearly all beginners in the US start on Bb trumpets. Most bands have students playing Bb trumpet parts and not C trumpet parts. Students generally...
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Is it Time to Upgrade to a New Trumpet?
If you are considering upgrading your trumpet, but you’re not sure if it’s the right time, you can ask yourself these questions.
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Yamaha 2023 Sounds of Spring Rebate Program
Certain intermediate and professional level Yamaha instruments may qualify for a $50-100 rebate if purchased between April 10, 2023 - June 30, 2023. The customer must apply for the rebate here,...
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Top 10 Problems Facing Beginner Trombonists (And How You Can Help!)
Interested in how to help your beginning trombonist improve? Read up on our
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HELP! HOW DO I PREPARE FOR REGION AUDITIONS?
October is over, the weather is finally cooling off, marching band is beginning to wind down…But just as things are settling down, two words strike terror in the minds of...