Last summer we updated the care videos for several of the beginning instruments available on our Debut Rental Program. Below is the general care and maintenance video for oboes, with instruction given by Erin Nichols of the Indy Flute Shop.
Former principal trombonist of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO), James Beckel, is not only a world class trombonist. His admirable skillset includes excellence as an educator, and he is successful composer. Since his retirement from the ISO Beckel has been in demand as a composer. Below you can read more about his Concerto for Trombone, and you can hear Indiana University’s Carl Lenthe perform James A. Beckel’s Concerto for Trombone. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of the piece, click here.
Our staff spotlight for August is on Brian Travelsted. Brian has a unique position here at Paige’s where he splits his time between Chops and the Paige’s repair shop – all with a focus on percussion. Watch his spotlight below to learn more about him.
A study examined the influence of music education on nonmusical abilities, the effects of music lessons on academic performance, and cognitive abilities. The study revealed that students who participated in music lessons showed statistically higher intelligence quotients.
Last summer we updated the care videos for several of the beginning instruments available on our Debut Rental Program. With back-to-school time in full swing, we thought it would be a good time to share these again. Below is the general care and maintenance video, with instruction given by Sam Motter of our Retail Sales staff.
If you’d like to see the rest of our clarinet videos, you can view them on our Clarinet Care & Maintenance page.
“Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.”
August 8th would have marked Urbie Green’s 93rd birthday. Green was one of the most impactful trombonists in history. His sound, musicianship, and technique have inspired countless trombonists. A true virtuoso, Urbie Green has been recognized by many jazz, classical, and commercial trombonists as one of the prime reasons they chose and stayed with the trombone.
Sending an instrument into Paige’s Music for repair is a very easy process. Here’s what you need to do: