With the school year right around the corner, now is the perfect time to make sure you are ready with the supplies needed! We’ve got a great stock of everything that you’ll need to have up for the start of the school year. Here’s my recommendations for your back-to-school list:

1. Clean your Trumpet

The summer is the perfect time to make sure your trumpet is ready to go for the school year. We highly recommend having your trumpet cleaned and serviced once a year. While the exterior of your trumpet may look fine, there are likely spots with build-up inside from playing during the school year that you will want to have cleaned out to prevent future issues. We can provide a loaner for the week it will take to clean and repair the trumpet to make sure you are able to practice!

2. Valve Oil

It is very important to make sure that you have at least one full bottle of valve oil for the start of the school year. You should be putting oil on your trumpet valves at least once a week to make sure that they stay in tip-top shape! We have a wonderful selection of different valve oil brands for you to select from in our store.

3. Slide Grease

Many trumpet players forget about the importance of slide grease. You want to make sure that all of your slides are moving properly. If your slides are starting to slow down or even stick, start by wiping down the slides and then put a fresh thin coat of slide grease on them to make sure they’re moving well again! Pro Tip: If you want your slides to move faster, add a little bit of valve oil on top of the thin layer of slide grease. If you still have issues with the slides sticking after using grease, then you probably will need to check in your instrument for repair to have it cleaned and make sure that there are no dents or issues causing it to stick.

4. Mutes

We have a wonderful selection of mutes in our store from straight to practice or cup to harmon mutes, we have you covered! Each mute has a special function. If you live in an apartment or small house, you may consider getting one of our practice mutes to lower the noise level when practicing. Harmon mutes are usually used in jazz band and cup mutes are also a staple in jazz band but some concert band music will ask for them to be used as well. Stop in today to see our great selection!

5. Trumpet Stand

Trumpet stands are a great way to safely place your trumpet down when taking a break from practicing or in band class. You do not want to set your trumpet on your chair because it will likely fall onto the ground and that will create dents on the instrument. Students that place their trumpets on the ground also risk them being stepped on. So, the best fix for these situations is a trumpet stand. Most trumpet stands can also fit inside the bell of your trumpet when storing it away in the case! We have a great selection of trumpet stand options in our store.

6. New Case

During the back-to-school season, most students are looking for a new backpack to take to class. This year, I recommend checking out a new case! We have a great selection of new cases if you want to stand out when heading back to school. Stop by today or call for more information!

Be fully prepared for back-to-school with Paige’s Music. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, our selection is designed to ensure you have the best possible start to the new school year.