Quick Tips on Trombone Care

Daily care and maintenance of your instrument is very important to how well your instrument performs. Watch this quick video below for a few, quick tips on caring for your trombone.

The Arts Are An Essential Element Of Education

“The arts are an essential element of education, just like reading, writing, and arithmetic…music, dance, painting, and theater are all keys that unlock profound human understanding and accomplishment.”
~ William Bennett, Former US Secretary of Education

The Creative Arts Are The Measure And Reflection Of Our Civilization

“The creative arts are the measure and reflection of our civilization. They offer many children an opportunity to see life with a larger perspective…The moral values we treasure are reflected in the beauty and truth that is emotionally transmitted through the arts. The arts say something about us to future generations.”
~ Ann P. Kahn, Former President of The National PTA

The Skills Gained Through Sequential Music Instruction Are Vital For Success In The 21st Century

The skills gained through sequential music instruction, including discipline and the ability to analyze, solve problems, communicate and work cooperatively, are vital for success in the 21st century workplace.
~ U.S. House of Representatives, Concurrent Resolution 355, March 6, 2006

Music Education Equips People To Be Better Team Players

Seven in ten Americans (71%) say that the learnings and habits from music education equips people to be better team players in their careers.
~ The Harris Poll®, July 2014

Back To School!

It is that time of year again.  We are all getting into the swing of another school year.  Getting new supplies, meeting new friends, and adjusting to a new schedule.  It is also a great time to upgrade to a new instrument!  There are many advantages to upgrading your student’s instrument.  In many cases, it will be easier to play, it will make a better sound, and it will give your student the excitement to keep progressing on their musical journey.

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Now through the end of September we will be having our Back To School promotion!  It is easy to do; you just give us your horn, fill out a new agreement, and leave with an upgrade!  The best part of it is that you can leave your wallet at home.  If you upgrade this by the end of September you will be able to walk out of the store with no money down!

If you have any questions, feel free to call our sales department at 1-800-382-1099.

The Patterns In Music And All The Arts Are The Keys To Learning

“I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning.”
~ Plato

Teens Associate Playing Music With Heightened Intellectual Capabilities

“Teens associate playing music with music literacy, listening skills, motor ability, eye-hand coordination and heightened intellectual capabilities.”
~ Shehan Campbell, Patricia. Adolescents’ Expressed Meanings of Music In and Out of School