It’s never too early to get your Christmas gifts! Beat the rush and enjoy the holiday season without the added stress. Here at Paige’s Music, we are well stocked with accessories that are perfect for the trumpet player in your life. Here are some of my favorites! Practice Mutes If you live in a smaller space or if your student doesn’t have a great place to practice without disturbing others, consider a practice mute. Here at Paige’s, we offer options from Shhmute to the Yamaha Silent Brass system and more. Personally, I own both the Shhmute and the Silent Brass system and use them frequently. Valve Oil Valve Oil is a must-have care accessory that every trumpet player should keep in their case. Trumpet players should oil their valves often to keep them moving smoothly. We carry a variety of valve oils in different brands, colors, and thicknesses (yes, we even have different colors!). If you’re unsure which valve oil is right for your trumpet, feel free to reach out for advice. Trumpet Stand A trumpet stand is a practical accessory for any level trumpet player! Many stands fit inside the bell of the trumpet while it’s stored in the

We are thrilled to announce that world-renowned jazz artist John Raymond will be hosting a jazz trumpet masterclass at Paige’s Music on November 23rd at 5PM! As an Associate Professor of Jazz Studies at the prestigious Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, John brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. He has released nine albums under his own name, and has been featured on over thirty recordings, including four GRAMMY-nominated albums! Along with his musical accomplishments, John is the author of “The Jazz Trumpet Routine: Fundamentals for the Creative Improviser” and hosts the popular podcast “The Trumpet Summit”. As a Bach performing artist, John Raymond’s insights will be invaluable to musicians of all skill levels. This masterclass is open to trumpet students of all ages and abilities who are eager to dive deeper into the world of improvisation. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just beginning, this clinic is for you! We’re excited to partner with Bach and Conn-Selmer to present this incredible opportunity. More details, including how to RSVP, will be shared on our social media outlets and website soon. Plus, there will be a special giveaway for attendees—so make sure to stay tuned! If

The summer months are very important in your development as a trumpet player. Many students will leave their trumpet in the case in a closet for 2-3 months which is a terrible idea! Can you imagine not walking or running for 2-3 months and then trying to run a 5K or 10K? If you don’t play your trumpet all summer, that is essentially what you are doing to yourself! We use facial muscles to play the trumpet and as with any other muscle in the body, if you don’t use it then you lose it. So, it is vital that you practice your trumpet to at least maintain the growth and endurance that you had during the school year. Check out these tips for practicing over the summer: 1. Listening When I was in middle and high school, I did not realize the importance of listening to professional trumpet players. When you first learned to talk, you did so from listening to your parents and others. There are many speaking accents throughout the world and those are passed on from generation to generation through children listening to those around them and recreating what they’ve heard in their head through their

With the school year right around the corner, now is the perfect time to make sure you are ready with the supplies needed! We’ve got a great stock of everything that you’ll need to have up for the start of the school year. Here’s my recommendations for your back-to-school list: 1. Clean your Trumpet The summer is the perfect time to make sure your trumpet is ready to go for the school year. We highly recommend having your trumpet cleaned and serviced once a year. While the exterior of your trumpet may look fine, there are likely spots with build-up inside from playing during the school year that you will want to have cleaned out to prevent future issues. We can provide a loaner for the week it will take to clean and repair the trumpet to make sure you are able to practice! 2. Valve Oil It is very important to make sure that you have at least one full bottle of valve oil for the start of the school year. You should be putting oil on your trumpet valves at least once a week to make sure that they stay in tip-top shape! We have a wonderful selection

These are exciting times at Paige’s Music! Our trumpet inventory is growing! We have more trumpet models in stock than ever before, and I am so excited to share the models that we have in inventory that we’ve received over the last year. These trumpets are amazing and while we plan to keep them in stock regularly, some of these models have a longer wait time from the manufacturer because of their popularity in the trumpet industry. So, if you see a trumpet that you are interested in, reach out to me first to make sure that it is still available, then, stop by the store to try them out! Check out this list ordered by the manufacturer of our new inventory! Bach 170S43GYR This Bach 170 model features a new 6R lead pipe that has a very quick response. This trumpet is a lot of fun to play. The main difference between the 170 line and the 180 is the bell. The bell of the trumpet is one of the hardest and most time-consuming pieces to make on the trumpet. So, this model features a 2-piece bell. The stem of the bell is gold brass while the flare is