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Recruiting and retaining students in music programs is an ongoing challenge, and keeping them engaged doesn’t just happen by accident. These three tips focus on leveraging testimonials for recruitment, building...

Are you a trombone player in need of some fresh gear? Or maybe you're seeking the perfect gift for that trombone player in your life? Let us help! From cleaning...

Something was missing… There was a sound living in my head…a dream sound.

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,...

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...

Interested in how to help your beginning trombonist improve? Read up on our 

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....

Congratulations on your new instrument purchase! The utmost care and attention has been given in readying your instrument for shipping. However, even with the greatest preparation, occasionally an instrument may...