December is here! And that means finding gifts for the musicians in your lives! A great present for any budding brass player is a mute—mutes are used to create a specific sound, or for quieter practice. Stop by our Troy or Macomb store, or contact us with further questions! #iplayhere
Come See Us This Saturday!
Hi Friends! Happy Thanksgiving. We hope you enjoy time spent with family and friends and invite you to stop by our Troy and Macomb location this Saturday to celebrate Small Business Saturday! We’ll have specials for you or the musician in your life.
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Awkward Afternoons with Robert & Josh: The Dos and Don'ts of Practice Part Two
In part two of our practice episode, Robert and Josh talk about the practice sessions a player will have leading up to Solo & Ensemble, or any performance. Check it out!
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Ligatures
Most beginning woodwind players will begin with a metal ligature to hold the reed to their mouthpiece. As the player starts to hone their embouchure and skills, they might want to upgrade their equipment. One of the first pieces a student can swap out is the ligature! And a popular upgrade option is the Jewel, or Rovner, ligature.
These ligatures features a synthetic material as opposed to metal—which allows for the reed to vibrate more freely while reducing leaking where the reed rests at the facing of the mouthpiece.
Want to learn more? Contact us or visit us in store!
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Rubank for the Win!
Music books! Our lesson teacher, Carly, shares a few of her favorite books for teaching and says: Using these books is great for all levels of learners because the series is built upon solid fundamentals that only grow and develop as the learner becomes more comfortable.
Check out the Rubank series at our shop—available for all band instruments!
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