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The Best Beginner Clarinets As Recommended by 200 Real Band Directors

October 26, 2024

Not every clarinet is created equal. Here are the best beginner clarinets recommended by over 200 real band directors.

June 28, 2024

The JodyJazz Band Director Kit is a simple solution for schools who want an instant upgrade for their sax section.

May 24, 2024

Yamaha’s YDS-150 and YDS-120 digital saxophones are the same. But different. Find out which is the better deal and which one you should ignore.

May 23, 2024

Yamaha makes a few versions of their student saxophones. Explore the differences between the YAS-26 and the YAS-200ADII Advantage saxes.

March 21, 2024

Want to use your Yamaha Digital Sax as a MIDI controller? Here’s how you connect the YDS-150 and YDS-120 to your DAW.

March 21, 2024

Recording your wind synth is pretty simple with the right gear. Here’s how you can record your Yamaha Digital Sax directly into your DAW.

March 20, 2024

Cannonball saxophones are flashy and produce a big, bold sound. Find out everything there is to know in this comprehensive guide.

August 30, 2023

The Yamaha YDS-150 is a wonderful instrument with many shortcomings. It's great for casual play and quiet practicing, but not much beyond that.

December 30, 2022

Yamaha Advantage is an alternate line of student band instruments. Learn more about them in this handy guide.

July 10, 2022

You may have heard about ribbed construction on the sax. But what does it mean? Learn the differences between ribbed and post-to-body saxophones.

June 9, 2022

Cannonball Musical Instruments is a woodwind and brass manufacturer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Learn more about them in this overview.

May 26, 2022

Cannonball has two lines of pro saxophones: the Big Bell Stone Series and the Vintage Reborn. Find out what's different between them.

May 26, 2022

There are two lines of Cannonball student saxophones: the Alcazar and the Falcon. Learn about each one, including similarities and differences.

May 17, 2022

What’s the deal with Gerhard Baier brass instruments? Find out from someone with firsthand experience selling these horns.