Following great success in 2017, the Yamaha Off to a Great Start promotion is on again for 2018. Woodswind and Brass are proud to be a part of it, offering an extensive range of instruments and special pricing to start the new school year. You can check out the full range in our online shop […]
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When looking at purchasing instruments for your school music program there are some seemingly great deals out there. The market is bursting with all kinds of new brands that offer extreme value for your music budget, saving you and your school valuable dollars, or at least, that’s what they will have you believe. The old
1. Support their decision to start playing an instrument. 2. Provide your player with a reliable instrument. 3. Always encourage and support home practice – the sounds you are hearing will soon enough be sounds you really, really, look forward to listening to. 4. Acknowledge your child’s progress – in the beginning learning can be
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If you care for your saxophone you will get higher value for your investment. Here are a few tips: Don’t drink (other than water) or eat while or just prior to playing. Food particles, sugars from drinks etc, are very prone to affecting pad action and causing sticking pads. Aim to rinse your mouth with
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If you care for your clarinet it will last for a very long time. Here are a few tips to ensure you get good value out of your instrument and investment: Don’t drink (other than water) or eat while or just prior to playing. Food particles, sugars from drinks etc, are very prone to affecting
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Quite often we find parents shocked to discover a musical instrument requires servicing. Here’s 5 reasons brass and woodwind servicing is vital: Annual servicing ensures instruments stay in top condition, guarding against players having to compensate for instrument problems It provides a safeguard against major repair work being needed down the track Frequent servicing helps
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Be sure to keep an eye on what’s in your instrument case – sometimes your case and its contents can be doing more harm than good. A few quick tips… Check the fit – cases are made to mould around your instrument and hold it securely in place with neither too much pressure or excessive
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