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2025 Holiday Pro Sale at Paige’s Music

It’s our final sale of the year! If you’re looking for the ultimate gift for the advancing musician in your life, our Holiday Pro Sale is an event you can’t miss! Visit us on Saturday, December 13th and save 10% off all in-stock pro and custom level instruments!* We still have a wide selection of brands and models including, but not limited to, Altus, Amadeus, Azumi, Buffet, Bach, Conn, P. Mauriat, Shires, Yamaha, and more. Outright purchases only In-stock instruments only No special orders 2 months off rentals Reserve inventory today so you don’t miss out on this final opportunity to save! *10% off outright purchase of in-stock pro and custom level brass, woodwind, and orchestral instruments only. Does not apply towards any previous purchases, special orders, current rentals, pay-offs, school purchases, or repairs. All sale pricing is always at final discretion of sales manager.

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Beginner’s Guide to Saxophone: Essential Artists and Tracks

      Whether you’re taking saxophone lessons, looking to improve your skills, or simply want to immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of this versatile instrument, our guide is your gateway to understanding and appreciating its profound legacy. Dive into the lives of iconic saxophonists and explore essential tracks that have shaped the world of music.

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Second Annual Tuba & Euphonium Day at Paige’s Music

  I am thrilled to announce Paige’s Music’s second annual Tuba & Euphonium Day on Saturday, April 1. This year, we’re partnering with the Eastman Music Company and Warburton Music Products to bring you a full day celebrating all things low brass, and welcome the world-class Dr. Gail Robertson (Professor of tuba and euphonium, University of Central Arkansas) and Dr. Stacy Baker (Professor of tuba and euphonium, Morehead State University) as the featured artists!

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Sean Imboden Jazz Clinic at Paige’s Music – Reschedule

I am excited to announce that Sean Imboden will be giving a master class here at Paige’s Music on February 25thfrom 5-6:30pm. I have known Sean for quite some time now and I can say that he is truly one if Indiana’s finest saxophonists on the scene. On top of being a phenomenal musician, he is a wonderful teacher that cares about each and every student he has. In the masterclass Sean will be talking about the 12 bar blues form/changes and the various ways you can go about improvising over the 12 bar blues changes. This will be a great masterclass for people of all skill levels and instruments. There are so many applications for the blues and what better way to learn about it than from one of Indiana’s finest. I am very excited for this master class, so don’t miss it! Mark your calendars! REGISTER FOR THE CLINIC       Here is a little more information about Sean Imboden: Sean Imboden is an American saxophonist and composer. Sean toured internationally for many years with various Broadway productions, and as a featured soloist with Blast II. He has performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and

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2022 Holiday Pro Sale at Paige’s Music

  It’s our final sale of the year! If you’re looking for the ultimate gift for the advancing musician in your life, our Holiday Pro Sale is an event you can’t miss! Join us Friday, December 16th through Saturday, December 17th and save 10% off all in-stock pro and custom level instruments!* We still have a wide selection of brands and models including, but not limited to, Altus, Amadeus, Azumi, Buffet, Bach, Conn, P. Mauriat, Shires, Yamaha, and more. Reserve inventory today so you don’t miss out on this final opportunity to save! *10% off outright purchase of in-stock pro and custom level brass, woodwind, and orchestral instruments only. Does not apply towards any previous purchases, special orders, current rentals, pay-offs, or repairs. All sale pricing is always at final discretion of sales manager.

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Sean Imboden Jazz Clinic at Paige’s Music

I am excited to announce that Sean Imboden will be giving a master class here at Paige’s Music on November 19thfrom 5-6:30pm. I have known Sean for quite some time now and I can say that he is truly one if Indiana’s finest saxophonists on the scene. On top of being a phenomenal musician, he is a wonderful teacher that cares about each and every student he has. In the masterclass Sean will be talking about the 12 bar blues form/changes and the various ways you can go about improvising over the 12 bar blues changes. This will be a great masterclass for people of all skill levels and instruments. There are so many applications for the blues and what better way to learn about it than from one of Indiana’s finest. I am very excited for this master class, so don’t miss it! Mark your calendars! REGISTER FOR THE CLINIC       Here is a little more information about Sean Imboden: Sean Imboden is an American saxophonist and composer. Sean toured internationally for many years with various Broadway productions, and as a featured soloist with Blast II. He has performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and

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Have You Heard with Jim Pugh

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 biggest musical heroes. In addition to coaching and classes with greats like Pat LaBarbera and Todd Coolman I was also able to study privately with Curtis Fuller and Jim Pugh.

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The Legendary Bill Watrous

This Saturday would have been the 80thbirthday of legendary trombonist Bill Watrous. As we approach our first June without him let’s celebrate his fantastic career by revisiting some of his most prolific recordings. For younger players who might not yet be acquainted with Bill Watrous read Scott Yanow’s biography on Watrous below.

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We’re Hiring – Trumpet Specialist at Paige’s Music

Our great friend and trumpet specialist, Ross Werner, is moving on to a new career in the music industry. Over the past year, Ross has done a great service for the central Indiana trumpet community and we wish him well in his new adventure! In saying that, we are looking to hire someone to continue Ross’ hard work in growing our business in trumpet related activities. Check out our job listing for more info and feel free to reach out to me directly with any inquiries. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Music In The Gig Economy – A masterclass with Richard Dole on navigating your freelance career as a musician.

Richard Dole is an active tenor/bass trombonist and educator in Indianapolis and the surrounding region. He has toured or performed with Aretha Franklin, Johnny Mathis, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Steve Lawrence/Edie Gormé, Barry Manilow, the Hollywood Concert Orchestra China tour, and in 2008 traveled with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra to Egypt for a US State Department Tour. Whew!  This makes him a perfect candidate for teaching a masterclass on how to navigate a career as a freelance musician.

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Exciting News for Brass Players – New Brass Mouthpiece Display at Paige’s Music

Paige’s Music has been the one-stop shop all things band and orchestra in central Indiana since 1871 and we are constantly looking to improve our service and product offerings. The newest addition to our Indianapolis location is a brass mouthpiece display featuring more than 60 mouthpieces specifically chosen by our brass specialists, Ross Werner and Tucker Woerner based on their knowledge and input from local teachers and professionals. Anyone who visits our store will be able to try any and all of these mouthpieces in the pursuit of perfecting their sound.

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Why a professional instrument might be perfect for your student.

There are numerous reasons that make professional instruments the ideal instrument for advancing players. The term “professional” does not mean high-end instruments should only be used by professional players—in many cases they are the perfect instrument for the serious music student. Professional instruments provide extraordinary features and outstanding value for their prospective players. 1. Quality The biggest advantage of professional-level instruments is quality: play quality, build quality, tone quality, etc. Professional instruments are designed to satisfy professional-level players. They are play tested by the best and go through numerous iterations before they appear in the showroom. This boundless quest to build the highest quality instrument means you only see the best products in a manufacturer’s repertoire.

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