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Savannah, GA....Acclaimed Saxophone and Clarinet mouthpiece makers JodyJazz Inc. have announced the introduction of all new packaging for several of its mouthpiece series. The new packaging is designed to boost in-store product…
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Circular Breathing: Oboe & English Horn Jacquline Leclair Circular breathing — both inhaling and exhaling — make playing the oboe a much more comfortable experience. The big hurdle one needs to overcome in order to circular…
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Eugene Rousseau and the Development of the Modern Saxophone It is no secret that, during the last half of the twentieth century, Yamaha saxophones have become well known for the ability to perform at the very highest levels. It is also…
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A Good Instrument - Clarinet Even if you take a closer look, it may be hard to see the differences between one soprano clarinet and the other. They’re all the same shape and size, they’re usually all black, and all the keys, rings and…
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It's sometimes difficult to understand how a clarinet or saxophone mouthpiece can help or hinder a student's progress. There are many resources that add unnecessary complexity and cause much frustration as the student tries mouthpiece after…
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Helping Your Students Adjust to Playing With Braces Dr. Cate Hummel Getting braces can be a pretty traumatic experience for a student who plays the flute. I have had kids come to their lessons in tears after getting braces, swearing…
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Jeff Coffin remembers listening to AM radio in the car as a child and being attracted to the emotional component of music. In fifth grade, he chose to play the saxophone in the school band program, READ MORE >
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