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If you are one of the “essential workers” out there, I would like to personally thank you for your hard work. If you are a
Mar 26, 2020
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If you are one of the “essential workers” out there, I would like to personally thank you for your hard work. If you are a
At Paige’s Music, we are frequently asked “what valve oil do you recommend”? This answer can vary depending on the type and age of instrument
Happy Thursday, everyone. Today’s topic is one of my favorite to talk about: Mutes. As stated by Philip Smith, former principal trumpet of the New
With the holiday season upon us, I’d like to give you some listening suggestions for some incredible Christmas music that heavily features trombones. Duke Ellington’s
Raise your hand if you’ve had a band teacher or private instructor tell you that you needed to go from your 7C to a 5C,
When I meet with a new student for the first time we always discuss what books they need to have for their lessons. Here are
You’ve made the choice: you love music and want to pursue a career in the music industry! Great! So now what? At this point you
I have never liked recitals. Or auditions. Even playing my solo for Solo & Ensemble. I have always been more comfortable performing when there was
On September 23, 2019 Paige’s Music participated in the Conn-Selmer Artist Select program. This program allows professionals to hand select and play test each instrument
Every once in a while, we get in repairs that we just have to share. For our latest installment, we recently had a cornet brought
When I was in high school and it came my turn to play lead trumpet in jazz band, I was like most high school students
On Monday, September 23, 2019 I was fortunate to visit the Conn-Selmer plant in Elkhart, IN. The point of this visit was to tour the
Hello everyone, my name is Alex Carter and I am the new Trumpet specialist at Paige’s Music. Not originally being from Indiana, I only learned
We’re very excited to introduce you to the latest addition to our brass technician staff in our repair shop, Becky Nash. Learn more about her
I speak from experience when I say that playing after a long break is tough! If you haven’t picked your instrument up in a few
July 18, 2019 would have marked Carl Fontana’s 91stbirthday. Fontana remains one the most influential, prolific, and recorded trombonists of all time. His legacy lives
Each year the International Trombone Association(ITA) hosts the International Trombone Festival (ITF). Held in the summer, this week long festival offers youth workshops, professional development,
In the summer of 2012 I attended the Skidmore Jazz Institute in New York where I had the privilege of working with some of my
On April 6th, 2018 Ball State University hosted Trombone Day II. This event was a full day of rehearsals, masterclasses, lectures, and performances that showcased
As a brass player, there are naturally good days and bad days. Days where the instrument sings effortlessly, and days where you want nothing more