Saxophone Mouthpieces – Jazz versus Classical

Selmer C* (left/classical) – Vandoren V16 (right/jazz)

When talking about jazz and classical mouthpieces I believe that you first need to understand the major sound difference between the two genres of music.

Tuba & Euphonium Day at Paige’s Music

As the low brass specialist here at Paige’s Music, I couldn’t be more excited to present our first annual Tuba & Euphonium Day on Saturday, March 12 – sponsored by Eastman/Shires.

For our first event of this kind, we’re going big. Not only will we have a huge variety of professional Eastman tubas and S.E. Shires euphoniums (perhaps the best selection of Shires euphoniums in the country, currently) available for testing and purchase – we are thrilled to welcome two of the world’s finest low brass musicians as special guest clinicians: Chris Olka, principal tuba with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Hiram Diaz, euphonium player with “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band!

Woodwind Mouthpieces Explained

Woodwind mouthpieces have several crucial parts that work together with the reed to produce the sound from your instrument.  Read on to learn about the various parts and how they might effect your choice of reeds!

5 Tips For ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble

ISSMA State Solo and Ensemble is just around the corner. Here are five tips to prepare for everything you need crush your performance!

Take Care Of Your Instruments In Cold Weather

Over the past few weeks central Indiana has experienced dramatic changes in temperatures—in a span of a few days there was a temperature swing of 50 degrees! These dramatic fluctuations in temperature can wreak havoc on instruments. Cold weather in particular will cause serious issues with your instrument if you are not taking proper care of it.

2021 Holiday Pro Sale at Paige’s Music

It’s our final sale of the year! If you’re looking for the ultimate gift for the advancing musician in your life, our Holiday Pro Sale is an event you can’t miss!

Join us Friday, December 17th through Saturday, December 18th and save 10% off all in-stock pro and custom level band instruments!* We still have a wide selection of brands and models including, but not limited to, Altus, Azumi, Buffet, Bach, Conn, Eastman, Shires, Yamaha, and more.

Reserve inventory today so you don’t miss out on this final opportunity to save!

*10% off outright purchase of in-stock pro and custom level brass and woodwind instruments only. Does not apply towards any previous purchases, special orders, current rentals, pay-offs, or repairs. All sale pricing is always at final discretion of sales manager.

2021 November SuperSale at Paige’s Music

Thursday, November 18th through Saturday, November 20th

Join us for our Annual Super Sale! Our biggest sale happens one time a year and it’s an event you don’t want to miss!

Here’s how you can save:

Visit our store Thursday, November 18th through Saturday, November 20th and draw a ticket worth 5%-50% off! This ticket is applicable to any outright purchase of an upgrade instrument. If you’d prefer to rent, we’ve got you covered there too. Each coupon also has an offer for up to four months off our rent-to-own program.

All instrument testing is done by appointment only. Please visit www.paigesmusic.com/schedule and reserve your time today!

Yamaha rebates:

All new Yamaha step-up wind instruments are eligible for $50 to $100 rebates! Official details: https://usa.yamaha.com/promotions/suty2021rebate/index.html.

A few more details:
*Drawing is limited to one ticket per family per day. Sales staff must witness drawing. Does not apply to any previous purchases, current rentals, pay-offs, repairs, or special orders. In-person sales only. Valid from November 18-20, 2021.

Paige’s Music 150th Anniversary Sale – Now Through October!

 

We love birthdays. We love them so much that we are giving away gifts! Now through October, Paige’s Music is offering a $150 instant rebate on all in-stock intermediate or professional instruments. Prefer to rent? If so, you’ll save $150 on the rental package price (in addition to any rental credit you’ve accrued with your student instrument!).

You can stack your savings through the Yamaha Step Up To Yamaha winds instrument rebate program. Most new Yamaha intermediate and professional instruments qualify. Simply provide Yamaha with your instrument purchase or rental receipt and Yamaha will send you a VISA gift card for $50 to $100.

Want to try before you buy? Of course you do! Schedule an in-store trial and our retail specialists will guide you through our selection and find the perfect instrument for you. We know finding the perfect setup is a process—in addition to the selecting the right instrument, we’ll also work with you to find the perfect mouthpiece setup to suit your needs.