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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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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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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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Choosing Leadpipes for Your Trombone
Why do leadpipes make a difference for trombone players? The leadpipe is the first point of contact with the trombone, so it's very important to discover which leadpipe works best for you....
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What’s That Spot? Identifying Marks on Your Brass Instrument
A brass instrument can be a huge investment, so owners definitely want to keep them in tip-top shape. We hear from customers who are worried about a strange spot on their instrument....