Viola Sizing
Measuring what size viola, violin, or cello you need is straight forward. If you have not been advised on the size you need, then this …
Brass Terminology & Glossary
Bell All brass instruments have a bell, this enables good sound projection and volume. They can also completely change the character of the instrument; different …
How Much Do Music Lessons Cost?
How Much are Music Lessons? The cost of your music lesson will vary teacher to teacher, school to school, organisation to organisation. There is a …
How Do I Know When to Change the Strings on My Violin/Viola/Cello?
How Do I Know When to Change the Strings on My Violin/Viola/Cello? When you make the decision to learn the violin, viola or cello you …
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Drawn toneholes vs. soldered flute toneholes
You may have come across the term drawn or soldered flute tone holes, and you may be wondering what they are exactly, and what difference …
Andreas Zeller Violin Review
The Andreas Zeller violin is respected and valued as one of the best student violin outfits that can be had. It is suitable for the …
What makes a flute expensive?
Why a flute is so expensive is a question asked all the time. There are of course many reasons why a flute carries an expensive …
Stentor I & Stentor II – Violin & Cello Review
Stentor Violins & Cellos – Standard Student, Student 1 and Student 2 – Review and Differences Overview Stentor Violins and Cellos are well respected amongst …
John Packer JP041 Alto Saxophone Review
The John Packer 041 alto saxophone is a great saxophone for the beginner. It is well made, reliable and trusted by teachers. The John Packer …
Yamaha YFL311 Flute Review
Yamaha YFL 311 Flute Review The Yamaha 200/300 and 400 flutes are classed as beginner and intermediate level flutes. They have been carefully manufactured to …
Trevor James 10X Flute Review
Trevor J James was established in London in 1979. The company is now one of the world’s most respected student and professional flute designers and …
What is the best clarinet tutor book?
Overview How do you know what is a Good Tutor Book for learning an instrument? (Children & Adults) Every teacher will have their favourite tutor …
What is the best flute tutor book ?
How do you know what is a Good Tutor Book for learning an instrument? (Children & Adults) Every teacher will have their favourite tutor book, …
Keyboard vs Digital Piano – What is suitable for a beginner?
If you are unsure which keyboard or digital piano is most suitable for your needs this is a simple guide to help and explain the …
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20 Most Frequently Questions about the Clarinet
When was the clarinet invented? It is believed that the clarinet was invented by Christoph Denner in 1690. It was believed to be made from …
20 Most Frequently Asked Questions about the Violin
What accessories do I need for my violin? Your violin ideally needs to be in a case, with a chin rest attached, a separate shoulder …
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10 Reasons Why a Cheap Violin Will Hinder Your Playing
There is no denying that violins, like many things we purchase, are available for much less money than a decade ago. The question is whether …
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Benefits of learning to play a musical instrument
Why learn to play an instrument? It's not too late to learn! Research has shown that adults who take up learning a musical instrument in …
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Cello Sizes – What size do I need & how to measure?
When hiring a cello or changing the size of a cello for a child it can seem tricky to know what size of cello you …
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How To Rosin Your Violin Bow
What is violin Rosin? Rosin is very important on the hair of the bow as it enables the hairs to go across the strings and …
How To Tune A Violin
Before You Start All violins have 4 strings which are G, D, A and E – G is the lowest in pitch and the thickest …
P-Bone Plastic “Brass” – What is it exactly?
Warwick Music Group has been creating a plastic set of “brass” instruments for the education market in the UK and globally since 2007. The company …
Alphasax – What Is It Exactly?
The Alphasax is a small version of an alto saxophone but especially designed for little people. It is made by Trevor James and has been created to …