Summerhays Notes

Proper maintenance is essential for keeping your string instrument in good playing condition. Whether you’re playing violin, viola, cello, or double bass, you can follow these tips to keep it working …

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Proper maintenance is essential for keeping your brass instrument in good playing condition. Whether you’re playing trumpet, trombone, French horn, or some other brass instrument, you can follow the …

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Woodwind instruments have lots of moving parts, so they require plenty of care. Whether you’re playing a flute, clarinet, saxophone, or other woodwind, it’s essential to maintain your instrument to en …

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Every year, we help thousands of beginning band students choose their first clarinet through our rent-to-own program. To help give them the best start, we ask their teachers for supply lists to make s …

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Violins come in many sizes. Getting the correct-sized instrument helps you learn proper playing technique and will be more comfortable to hold. Conversely, the wrong-sized instrument can lead to physi …

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We’ve helped thousands of people find their first musical instrument. But one of the most common questions we get from those people is “When do I upgrade from my beginner instrument?”Upgrading your in …

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