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Lubricant Substitution Chart
A few notes of warning regarding this chart: 1. If you must change lubricant brands, try to remove as much of the old lubricant as possible from the instrument before applying...
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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....
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Pro Tips for Working Musicians
Those of us who perform live music professionally are (hopefully) seeing the first glimmers of a return to work in the near future. With that in mind, I thought it...
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Effective Practice
I recently compiled some thoughts on achieving effective practice sessions. These concepts are universally applicable for all instrumentalists, not just horn players like myself! Planning. Plan regular times for your...
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Conical or Cylindrical Brass – and Who Cares!?
Is your brass instrument conical or cylindrical? Read below to find out and why it matters! A conical bore instrument is one in which the bore diameter gradually increases throughout...
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Snag a $50-$100 Rebate on Eastman and Yamaha Instruments!
With the Step Up to Yamaha program, receive a $50-$100 rebate after the purchase of select Yamaha wind instruments. This includes but is definitely not limited to: $50 off a...
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Rare Brass Instrument Collection
Shop trombones. Shop trumpets.
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“Why Should I Practice?” Motivating students during this time of a global pandemic and online learning
These are difficult times. The world as we know it has significantly changed in the past six months and people are learning to adjust in order to navigate through these...